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
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages and can be serious, especially for infants and older adults
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
Patsy’s Story (Measles)
Patsy experienced measles firsthand as a child, then helped manage future outbreaks as a nurse practitioner
Strengthening Vaccine Communications in Diverse Healthcare Settings
NFID, NASN, and NACCHO will host a panel discussion on the importance of effective vaccine communication across diverse healthcare practice settings
Communicating Science in a Misinformation Age with William Schaffner, MD
S4, E7: Drawing on decades of experience, infectious disease expert William Schaffner, MD, explains why effective science communication must reach hearts as well as minds to change behavior …
2025 Impact Report
Annual report highlighting 2025 activities, showcasing efforts to improve public health through partnerships, programs, and advocacy
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
2025-2026 Respiratory Season News Briefings
Monthly news briefings featured leading experts and personal stories to provide clarity and guidance on the most pressing respiratory disease prevention and treatment issues
Webinars
NFID hosts webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment
