At the 2026 Awards Gala, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases honored 3 outstanding public health champions: ...

An antiviral is a type of drug specifically designed to treat viral infections. Unlike antibiotics, which treat infections caused by bacteria, antivirals work against specific viruses by interfering ...

Pneumococcal (noo-muh-KOK-uhl) disease is caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae) that can infect different parts of the body. These bacteria (pneumococci) can cause common conditions like ...

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) at the de Beaumont Foundation for a panel discussion on the importance of effective ...

The Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research brings together the diverse disciplines involved in vaccine research, development, implementation, and real-world evaluation. The 2026 program is designed ...

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) for a reception to celebrate excellence in public health while bringing together partners, colleagues, and supporters dedicated to advancing ...

With the future of US immunization policy in question, public health experts and leading healthcare professionals weigh in on the removal by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of all ...

October is National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month. For nearly 40 years, hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended for US infants to prevent hepatitis B infection, which can ...

Immunization policy decisions must be guided by science. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is gravely concerned with the flawed process that occurred during the recent Advisory ...

As I prepare to step down as Chief Executive Officer of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), I am filled with gratitude, pride, and optimism. Over the past 15 years, it has been my ...

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks and plans by the Department of Health and Human Services to re-examine scientific research on vaccines and autism, Alison Singer, co-founder and president of the Autism ...

Bethesda, MD (May 18, 2026)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has announced the 2026 recipients of the prestigious NFID awards honoring outstanding individuals who have made ...