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)
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
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
Dengue
Dengue viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and although symptoms can be mild, severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours
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
Kaitlyn’s Story (Flu)
Kaitlyn was a student at the University of Florida in Gainesville when she nearly died from flu
Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD
S3, E9: Eric Topol, MD, discusses the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and healthcare and how AI can help strengthen the patient-doctor relationship, enhance diagnostics, and reduce medical errors …
One Thing We Can Agree On
We may not agree on everything, but we can all agree that protecting our health is essential. Millions of adults in the US get sick each year from preventable diseases. The good news? Vaccines and healthy habits can help protect us all.
Frequently Asked Questions about Measles
Answers to common questions about measles, the most contagious virus known to humanity
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
