National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

What National Foundation for Infectious Diseases does

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with a secondary office in Washington, DC. Its functional mission is to educate and engage the general public, communities, and healthcare professionals on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan, with primary emphasis on vaccination, antibiotic resistance, and respiratory disease prevention (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal disease).

NFID delivers this mission through a portfolio of educational products rather than a single offering. Core programs include The Double Helix quarterly publication, the Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR), the Clinical Vaccinology Course, the Infectious IDeas podcast, the Contagious Chronicles video series, and ongoing webinars. The Resource Library aggregates fact sheets, graphics, public service announcements, and patient stories covering 30+ infectious diseases, and NFID also conducts and publishes an annual national survey on US adults' attitudes and behaviors regarding respiratory disease vaccination. Recent initiatives include the Measles Collaborative (launched 2026), the Leading By Example organizational vaccination pledge, and the Hands In For Handwashing hygiene campaign. Credibility is reinforced by WHO Vaccine Safety Net certification, a Charity Navigator four-star rating, and a Candid/GuideStar Platinum Transparency seal.

As a charitable organization, NFID does not sell products or services. Revenue is generated through charitable donations, grants, event and conference registrations, and continuing education activities. It serves a broad, distributed audience including the general public, healthcare professionals (primary segments), pregnant women, adults 65+, and communities of color reached through targeted partnerships such as NCNW Good Health WINs. Underlying technology is non-proprietary: educational content production, a public-facing digital library, and primary survey research, supported by strategic partnerships with CDC, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Pfizer, and an 85+ organization coalition.

Name

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Legal name

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Website

https://nfid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that educates the public and healthcare professionals on infectious disease prevention and vaccination through publications, conferences, podcasts, webinars, and annual national surveys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Education

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Infectious Disease & Immunization Program Funding (HLAJALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Infectious Disease (HLAKAGAA)

Keywords

• Infectious disease education
• Public health resources
• Vaccine education
• Continuing medical education
• Nonprofit health organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates and engages the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan. It delivers this through a portfolio of educational offerings including a quarterly publication (The Double Helix), an annual vaccinology research conference (ACVR), a Clinical Vaccinology Course, webinars, podcasts (Infectious IDeas, Contagious Chronicles), a resource library of fact sheets and graphics, targeted public health campaigns, and annual national survey research on respiratory disease vaccine attitudes.

Product overview

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. Rather than a single product, NFID operates as an educational resource organization offering a portfolio of publications, events, digital content, and public health initiatives. The core offerings include The Double Helix quarterly publication, the Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR), the Clinical Vaccinology Course, webinars, and the Infectious IDeas podcast. Additional resources include the Resource Library containing videos, graphics, fact sheets, and patient stories, as well as public health campaigns such as the Leading By Example initiative, Hands In For Handwashing, and the Measles Collaborative. NFID also conducts and publishes annual survey research on respiratory diseases and vaccination attitudes.

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Products and services

• The Double Helix NFID's quarterly publication providing news, perspectives, and resources about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan from NFID leaders and partners. It is aimed at healthcare professionals, public health stakeholders, and the informed public.
• Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) Annual conference addressing scientific advances in vaccine research, development, implementation, and evaluation, targeted at researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals.
• Clinical Vaccinology Course Expert-led course providing the latest information on vaccines, including current vaccine recommendations and innovative strategies to ensure timely and appropriate immunization, designed for healthcare professionals.
• Infectious IDeas Podcast Podcast series featuring conversations with infectious disease experts on topics including vaccine confidence, public health, and disease prevention, intended for clinicians, public health audiences, and the interested public.
• NFID Webinars Live and recorded webinars hosted by NFID to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment, aimed at healthcare professionals and the public.
• Measles Collaborative New collaborative initiative focused on measles prevention, awareness, and education, launched by NFID to mobilize stakeholders around measles control.
• Contagious Chronicles Video Series Video series featuring NFID experts discussing updated recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and pneumococcal disease prevention, aimed at healthcare professionals and the public.
• National Survey on Respiratory Diseases Annual national survey examining US adults' attitudes and behaviors regarding vaccination for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease, used by researchers, media, and public health stakeholders.
• Respiratory Season News Briefing Series Seasonal news briefing series (2025-2026) with the theme 'It's On Us' to educate, engage, and empower the public and healthcare professionals about respiratory disease prevention and treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual national survey on respiratory disease vaccination attitudes and behaviors among US adults

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Good Health WINscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024NFID partnered with the National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs in December 2024 to empower Black communities and raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV prevention through the Good Health WINs initiative.
• Pfizer and Terry BradshawminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2021NFID partnered with Terry Bradshaw and Pfizer in February 2021 to educate adults about pneumococcal pneumonia and the importance of vaccination, including a PSA featuring the former NFL quarterback.
• US Census BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2020NFID partnered with the US Census Bureau in September 2020 to encourage partners and stakeholders to complete census surveys, supporting public health data collection efforts.
• American Lung AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Lung Association partners with NFID on the Get the Facts about Pneumococcal Pneumonia campaign, providing resources including fast facts, videos, and risk-assessment tools.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFID works closely with CDC on annual news conferences, vaccine recommendations, and public health campaigns including the Wild to Mild flu vaccination campaign. CDC experts regularly participate in NFID events.
• American Heart AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Heart Association is a proud supporter of the NFID Keep Up The Rates campaign, encouraging individuals with chronic conditions to receive recommended vaccines.
• Alliance for Aging ResearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliance for Aging Research supports the Keep Up The Rates campaign and works with NFID to encourage older adults to stay up to date on recommended vaccines.
• Families Fighting FluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamilies Fighting Flu collaborates with NFID on guest blog posts about the economic impact of influenza, providing real family perspectives on flu's effects.
• Adult Vaccine Access CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFID collaborates with the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition on research regarding influenza's economic burden and the impact of adult vaccination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Public Health Association (APHA): The largest professional public-health association in the US, with broader remit than NFID but overlapping interests in vaccination, infectious disease, and continuing professional education. A broader incumbent in public-health advocacy.
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): A professional association for infection preventionists with continuing education and clinical guidance functions. Comparable as a peer education-focused organization serving healthcare professionals in infectious disease.
• CDC Foundation: The official nonprofit partner of the CDC, mobilizing philanthropic and private-sector resources to support CDC's work. Comparable as a public-health nonprofit with deep CDC ties and grant-funded programming.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): A membership organization representing local public-health departments across the US. Comparable as a peer in public-health program administration and vaccination campaign delivery at the community level.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): A large medical professional association that publishes immunization schedules and clinical guidance. Comparable as a healthcare-professional organization that produces vaccine education and policy guidance.

Direct peers

• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC): A nonprofit that works to increase immunization rates by providing educational materials, free print materials, and websites for healthcare professionals and the public. Directly comparable as a US-focused immunization education nonprofit with similar clinician and consumer audiences.
• Sabin Vaccine Institute: A nonprofit that advances vaccine development and immunization access globally through advocacy, research, and education. Comparable as an infectious-disease vaccine education and policy organization with international scope.
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): A medical professional association representing infectious-disease clinicians, with parallel continuing education, clinical guidance, and advocacy functions. Closely comparable as a peer organization focused on infectious-disease practice and policy.
• Vaccinate Your Family (Every Child By Two): A national nonprofit dedicated to protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. Directly comparable as a vaccine-education and advocacy organization with overlapping public and policymaker outreach.

Emerging players

• Voices for Vaccines: A parent-led nonprofit that provides vaccine information and advocates for immunization. Comparable as a focused vaccine-advocacy organization, though with a narrower grassroots-led approach than NFID.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nfidvaccines
• YouTubeyoutube.com/nfidvideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/nfidvaccines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-foundation-for-infectious-diseases
• Instagraminstagram.com/nfid_vaccines

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

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