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
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe and sometimes permanent complications including pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death
Mpox
Mpox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with mpox virus and is spread through contact with an infected animal, human, or contaminated surface
Norovirus
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or contact with an infected person and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain
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
Mark’s Story (Pneumonia)
Healthy adult smoker hospitalized for 1 month due to pneumococcal disease
Protecting Patients Before Travel
Join NFID and ISTM for a webinar discussion on the importance of travel vaccines to help protect international travelers …
From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH
S3, E11: Craig Spencer, MD, MPH, emergency physician and global health expert, talks about what it takes to lead in times of crisis. From treating Ebola patients in Guinea to navigating COVID-19 in New York—and why the lessons of past pandemics must not be forgotten …
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Shareable graphics to help raise awareness about when and how to wash your hands
Education & Events
NFID offers continuing education activities and other events to
support increased awareness of infectious diseases
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
NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction
View highlights from the 2024 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction, including awardee tribute videos
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
