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Remembering Jimmy Carter
The annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award honors the former president’s lifelong commitment to public service and global health
The Double Helix, Winter 2024
Quarterly eNewsletter covering the latest in infectious disease prevention with exclusive partner updates, engaging NFID resources (including webinars, podcasts, and blogs), a reader poll to share your voice, and more …
Infectious Disease Experts Urge Vigilance in Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks
Bethesda, MD (December 19, 2024)—The current bird flu outbreak underscores the importance of maintaining strong public health systems. “Stay alert, but do not panic,” says…
ID News Round-Up: Bird Flu, COVID-19, HPV, and Norovirus
Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases including insights and explanations on bird flu, COVID-19, HPV, and norovirus …
New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Help Protect against Preventable Respiratory Diseases
NFID partners with National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs to raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV
Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization
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