Latest News & Updates
News, perspectives, and resources about the prevention and treatment of infectious
diseases across the lifespan from NFID leaders and partners
Infectious Diseases
Protect yourself and your
family from preventable
infectious diseases
Flu (Influenza)
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that can cause mild to severe symptoms and life-threatening complications, even in healthy children and adults
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially for infants and older adults
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe, sometimes permanent, complications including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death
Immunization
Information about vaccines recommended for
children, adolescents, and adults
Resources
Tools to educate and engage the public, communities, and healthcare
professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan
Vivian’s Story (Hepatitis B)
A doctor unknowingly infected with hepatitis B first learned of her diagnosis while donating blood at college at age 19 …
A Leader for Global Health Equity—Seth F. Berkley, MD
S2, E11: Seth F. Berkley, MD, shares insights from his notable career, including his impactful work in Uganda rebuilding the immunization program and developing the national AIDS control program, his work with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and his trailblazing leadership of COVAX, which helped deliver more than 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines globally to 146 countries.
Updates from June 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting
Join NFID for a discussion highlighting updates from the June 2024 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, focused on US vaccination recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults …
Contagious Chronicles: Bird Flu Update
In this episode, NFID experts discuss avian influenza or A(H5N1), also known as bird flu, which has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in several states throughout the US …
Education & Events
NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases
2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction
Save the date for the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction in Washington, DC on September 19, 2024
Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
The Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) addresses scientific advances in vaccine research, development, implementation, and evaluation
Clinical Vaccinology Course
Expert faculty provide the latest information on vaccines, including current vaccine recommendations and innovative and practical strategies to ensure timely and appropriate immunization
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
