Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), shares guidance for families as National Immunization Awareness Month 2026 gets underway. One of ...

Bethesda, MD (July 8, 2026)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 NFID Board of Directors and leadership team, including President Monica M.

Summer is peak travel season, with millions of Americans heading to beaches, mountains, camps, and cruises. Whether you are planning a weekend road trip or an overseas adventure, taking a few simple ...

Bethesda, MD (May 12, 2026)—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)—in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)—convened 15 leading medical and professional ...

Simple actions—like washing your hands—remain one of the most powerful tools to help prevent infections and save lives Bethesda, MD (May 5, 2026)—In recognition of World Hand Hygiene Day, the National ...

Special thanks to Dial Hewlett, Jr., MD, FACP, FIDSA, for this guest blog post on the dangers of forgetting the history of children harmed by vaccine-preventable diseases. Hewlett is medical director ...

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is aware of reports that the US Department of Defense will no longer require annual influenza (flu) vaccination for military personnel. “Flu is a ...

Special thanks to vaccinologist Angela R. Branche, MD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Rochester, for this guest blog post on the rigorous standards for vaccine clinical trials.

From shifts in vaccine policy to measles outbreaks, respiratory virus activity, and a new COVID-19 variant, the infectious disease landscape constantly shifts. Read on for the latest news and expert ...

Special thanks to Elana Kieffer Blass, MBA, of the Gerontological Society of America for this guest blog post on the importance of talking with older adults about immunization. Older adults face ...

Special thanks to NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, for this guest blog post examining the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead. I am a grandfather ...

Dear Deputy Secretary O’Neill and Admiral Christine, We, the undersigned, appreciate the responsibility of federal health leadership in navigating complex and evolving public health challenges, and we ...