The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID)

Survival is not the finish line. Long-term complications from severe illness can last a lifetime. Vaccines help prevent that reality. Policy should reflect it.

Congress has a critical role to play in shaping vaccine policy. In @statnews, @michaelcburgess and @RepLarryBucshon urge lawmakers to stay engaged with RFK Jr. on surveillance, access, innovation, and trust. Read their op-ed: statnews.com/2026/04/30/rfk…

It's #WorldImmunizationWeek. Vaccines are an important tool to prevent the spread of harmful diseases and keep us, our loved ones, and our communities healthy. Getting a vaccine is like installing anti-virus software on your computer to catch and shutdown viruses before they can cause problems. As with any medical decision, gathering the facts, understanding the science, and weighing the benefits and risks are critical. who.int/campaigns/worl…

Some statistics stops you in your tracks. #DYK, everyday, nearly 5000 people are newly-infected with viral #hepatitis? Read the latest numbers in our report bit.ly/4vUyLKv

“During my childhood, up to 2 million people a year died of smallpox.” -Joe, UK Your decision makes a difference. Get vaccinated bit.ly/4mH2HWi #VaccinesWork #WorldImmunizationWeek

The @CDCgov reported last Friday that it surpassed 1,792 cases so far in 2026. The milestone speaks to the alarming rate of infection; the 1,750-case threshold was not reached in 2025 until November. The CDC added four new states - Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey and Rhode Island - with at least one measles case this year. See what measles are costing your state: fightinfectiousdisease.org/measles

American voters overwhelmingly trust independent doctors and scientists on vaccines, prefer candidates who support vaccine access, and want immunization recommendations free of political interference. POLL: fightinfectiousdisease.org/post/new-poll-…

Americans across political leanings hold clear views on vaccine access and medical expertise, and that shifts in these areas influence how they assess leadership ahead of the midterm elections. fightinfectiousdisease.org/post/new-poll-…

"Our most prominent public health leaders are actively taking steps to peel back decades of public health infrastructure that has improved and protected our communities." -Howard Dean salon.com/2026/04/22/ame…

54% of Americans say they’d be less likely to vote for a candidate who wants to roll back vaccine recommendations — even if they agree with that candidate on other issues.  Even among self-identified “MAHA voters,” support for a candidate who wants to maintain vaccine access

Polls show the administration is right to worry. thehill.com/newsletters/he…

Bloomberg: “As Measles Takes Toll on Kids, Anti-Vaxxers Have Change of Heart: Enough parents are quietly embracing the MMR that it’s helping to slow the outbreaks.” bloomberg.com/news/features/…

69% of voters are concerned about the spread of measles, and 51% say recent federal changes to vaccine recommendations have made them less confident in political leaders’ protecting public health. 😬

🚨Hot off the press: New poll shows 2 in 3 Voters Prefer Congressional Candidates Who Support Vaccine Access! 👇🏽 Nearly 7 in 10 voters be more likely to vote for a candidate who wants to maintain access to childhood vaccines (67%) over one who seeks to roll back access (9%)

New Poll: 2 in 3 Voters Prefer Congressional Candidates Who Support Vaccine Access. Eroding trust in federal health leadership and rising measles outbreaks bring vaccine policy into sharper focus ahead of the 2026 election. MORE: fightinfectiousdisease.org/post/new-poll-…

A new mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer, which is showing promising long-term results in an early trial, will be presented this Monday at the AACR Annual Meeting. @NBCNews highlights this as an encouraging step forward in the fight against cancer. brnw.ch/21x1JoJ #AACR26

It is #NationalInfantImmunizationWeek. Learn more about why vaccines are an important tool to prevent the spread of harmful diseases and keep us, our loved ones, and our communities healthy, and why it's important to start early. fightinfectiousdisease.org/resources

RT @FaceTheNation: Former U.S. surgeon general to the Biden administration, Dr. Jerome Adams, says Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s rhe…

Since the start of 2025, the U.S. has seen more measles cases than in the previous 15 years combined, putting its elimination status at risk and straining communities nationwide. Each case inflicts real economic consequences - from health care costs to lost productivity, school disruptions, and public health response needs. Click on your state to see the latest - fightinfectiousdisease.org/measles