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Graphic highlighting 1 in 5 hospitalized with measles
March 5, 2024

Experts Urge Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise

With measles cases on the rise across the US, experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) are urging the public to follow longstanding public health recommendations by making sure they are up to date on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 4, 2023

Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine

Leading public health organizations emphasize that it’s not too late to help protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu

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Collage of Previous NFID Awardees
November 29, 2023

NFID Calls for 2024 Awards Nominations Honoring Public Health Heroes

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award and the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement

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Graphic illustrating people at risk for pneumococcal disease
November 9, 2023

3 Things To Know on World Pneumonia Day

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Lung Association encourage those who are at risk to talk with a healthcare professional about pneumococcal vaccines

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September 28, 2023

US Health Officials Urge Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV This Fall and Winter

New NFID survey shows many US adults underestimate the seriousness of respiratory diseases and do not plan to get vaccinated this season

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2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter
September 18, 2023

2023 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and Winter

Leading national public health experts will present final 2022-2023 US influenza season data and results from a new national survey of US adults on vaccination behaviors and attitudes around flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease

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Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Game with Flu Bugs on Field
August 29, 2023

NFID Sponsors Flu Awareness Night with Washington Nationals

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will kick off 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season at the 9th Annual Flu Awareness Night at Nationals Park in Washington, DC

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August 23, 2023

NFID Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gala Honoring Public Health Heroes

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) 50th Anniversary Gala will celebrate 50 years of education, prevention, and impact

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