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Graphic illustrating people at risk for pneumococcal disease
November 8, 2024

Adults Age 50 and Older Can Help Lower Risk for Pneumonia

NFID and the American Lung Association are working together to raise awareness about the importance of pneumococcal disease vaccination for those at risk

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September 25, 2024

As Concerns about Respiratory Diseases Among Public Drop to New Lows, US Health Officials Urge Vaccination

New NFID survey shows fewer than 1 in 5 US adults are concerned about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal disease, and many do not plan to get vaccinated this fall and winter

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Promotional Image for Preventing Respiratory Disease News Conference
August 28, 2024

2024 NFID Annual News Conference: Preventing Respiratory Disease This Fall and Winter

Leading public health officials to present new data and national survey findings

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Respiratory season resources with flu virus background
July 16, 2024

Experts Urge Vaccination to Help Prepare for Respiratory Season

Experts available to discuss updated vaccine recommendations to help prevent respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease

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NFID Executive Committee (L to R): Jeffery Goad, Monica Farley, Kevin Ault, Kevin Rooney, Patricia Stinchfield
July 9, 2024

NFID Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

NFID is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 NFID Board of Directors and updated slate of officers

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Bird flu symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, eye tearing, redness, or irritation, headaches, muscle aches, runny or stuffy nose
June 25, 2024

Infectious Diseases Experts Available to Discuss Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has spokespersons and resources to help increase awareness about bird flu, also known as avian influenza or A(H5N1)

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NFID website homepage on laptop view
June 18, 2024

NFID Launches New Spanish Website for Disease Prevention and Treatment

New Spanish website aims to educate and empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make informed health decisions

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2024 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
May 2, 2024

Experts to Discuss Innovations in Vaccinology Research

Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research will feature latest science

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