MESSAGE FROM HEADQUARTERS | | Amid a surging measles outbreak and one of the worst respiratory seasons in years, the need for trusted public health voices has never been greater. Now, more than ever, reliable, evidence-based information is essential to combat misinformation and empower individuals to make informed health decisions. In collaboration with partner organizations and public health stakeholders, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) remains committed to meeting this critical need. | |
| To help increase adult vaccination rates across the US, NFID recently released a series of shareable videos and graphics highlighting the importance of adult vaccines. I encourage you to share these resources to help raise awareness within your own networks. | | | | One Thing We Can Agree On | | | Additionally, NFID launched the US Vaccine Uptake Dashboard, a pilot tool designed to provide hyperlocal insights to help public health leaders develop effective, community-specific vaccination campaigns. Developed in collaboration with the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and Fraym, the NFID dashboard empowers stakeholders to allocate resources where they are most needed. Readers can learn more and request dashboard access at: www.nfid.org/us-vaccine-uptake-dashboard/. | | I am excited to share that later this spring, NFID will be launching a national campaign on the importance of handwashing to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Handwashing is a simple yet powerful way to stay healthy—if everyone routinely washed their hands, we could save 1 million lives worldwide each year, as an estimated 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands. Join the #HandsInForHandwashing movement to promote healthy handwashing practices! Campaign partners will receive exclusive email updates and early access to campaign materials. | | |
The impact of our work is made possible through the unwavering support of our partners, donors, and stakeholders. Thank you for your dedication to protecting public health.
Best regards,
Marla Dalton, PE, CAE
NFID Executive Director and CEO
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Join NFID for a CME webinar, Ensuring Equitable Access to Vaccines on April 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET, discussing strategies to help overcome barriers to vaccine access and uptake in the US, with NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD; Adjoa Kyerematen, MS, National Minority Quality Forum; Reed V. Tuckson, MD, Coalition for Trust in Health & Science; and Julissa Soto, MPH, Julissa Soto Consulting.
There is no fee to participate, but pre-registration is required.
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SPECIAL UPDATE: 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON VACCINOLOGY RESEARCH MOVES ONLINE
To ensure timely dissemination of vital infectious disease research and foster global collaboration, the 2025 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research, hosted by NFID, will now be held online on May 5-7, 2025.
To expand access and engage a wider audience, complimentary registration will be available, with an option to donate to support the NFID mission.
Join healthcare professionals, trainees, researchers, and scientists—along with representatives from across the many disciplines involved in vaccinology—to explore the latest advances in the field.
For additional details and to register online, visit www.nfid.org/acvr
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NFID has selected the following distinguished public health heroes as recipients of the prestigious 2025 NFID Awards:
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Anne E. Goldfeld, MD, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award
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Rino Rappuoli, PhD, Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement
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Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, John P. Utz Leadership Award
A black-tie Gala to celebrate their inspiring contributions will be held in Washington, DC in October 2025. Stay tuned for additional details later this spring ...
| | NFID BLOG: RESOURCES AND INSIGHTS | | | | |
RSV Health Access Action Report
Thousands of newborns leave hospitals without receiving protection from RSV. This new report from the National Minority Quality Forum calls for making RSV immunization a standard part of newborn care.
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week
(April 7-11, 2025)
Unity provides resources to help raise awareness about the importance of adolescent vaccination and encourage young people to trust good sources, ask questions, and take action to be confident about vaccination
| | WELCOME NEW NFID PARTNERS: | |
- American Society for Microbiology
- Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress (CVEEP)
- HLN Consulting, LLC
- Neuropathy Action Foundation
- Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA)
- RetireSafe
- Rove Soapsheets
- Washington Spirit
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Collaboration is a core value of NFID and partnerships help sustain our important work in the fight against infectious diseases.
Join the growing list of more than 300 partner organizations that share the NFID vision of healthier lives for all through the effective prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Learn more and sign up at: www.nfid.org/partner-organizations.
| | | | The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has inducted NFID President Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH into the California Pharmacy Hall of Fame, their highest honor for career achievement. With more than 25 years dedicated to travel health, immunization services, and infectious disease prevention, Goad has educated thousands of students and pharmacists. He is the past president of the California Pharmacists Association and California Immunization Coalition and played a key role in shaping statewide vaccine policies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. | | |
Results of the Winter 2024 poll on #GiftOfHealth memes are in ... favorite memes, in order of votes received:
- Snowman with a Cold
- Lame Gift: Ugly Sweater
- Bad Gift: Socks
- Bad Gift: Fruitcake
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| Which video are you most likely to share? | | | | |
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