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NRCI brings together leading immunization, patient advocacy, and public health organizations to make evidence-based prevention guidance easier to find, understand, and use.

In light of the recent Executive Order on childhood vaccine recommendations, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) reiterates its endorsement of the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases

NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, offers insights on childhood immunization as school gets underway.

NFID is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of officers

Quarterly eNewsletter covering the NFID Awards Gala, Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, Measles Collaborative, and more ...

The Measles Collaborative brings together US medical societies and measles subject matter experts who are working to strengthen measles prevention, response, and education nationwide

With vaccine confidence top of mind for many infectious disease experts, the 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research covered communication challenges as well as the latest in vaccine science.

Public health heroes will be honored at the NFID Awards Gala in October 2026 in Washington, DC

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases convened 15 leading medical and professional societies to help healthcare professionals nationwide respond to the growing public health challenge of measles

On World Hand Hygiene Day and every day, handwashing remains one of the most powerful tools to help prevent infections and save lives

Failure to understand the history of vaccine-preventable diseases risks dooming US children to again suffer needlessly from preventable infections

2025–2026 Respiratory Campaign round-up: NFID and partners urge immunization to help protect against COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to help protect against potentially serious flu complications, including among members of the military and their families.

How vaccine clinical trials work—and the true “gold standard” for safety, effectiveness, and ethics

News and expert insights on public health policy, outbreak response, and evolving risks across the US and globally

Staying up to date on flu, RSV, pneumococcal, and other recommended vaccines can help protect older adults' health, independence, and community.

For people with heart disease, getting vaccinated is as important to staying healthy as diet and exercise

News and expert insights on COVID-19, influenza, measles, outbreak preparedness, and vaccine policy—including growing concerns about data gaps, divergent immunization recommendations, and the real-world consequences for public health

NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, examines the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead.