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Organizations Resources Articles NACCHO represents approximately 3,000 county and city public health agencies across the country. Increasing immunization rates and advocating for increased federal funding to support immunization programs and infrastructure are organizational priorities. Current NACCHO efforts include sharing information with local public health agencies about issues related to vaccine safety, advocating for equity in influenza vaccine distribution, and distributing information about shortages and supply. 202/783-5550 NFID is a nonprofit organization, supporting research that leads to a better understanding of the causes, cures, and prevention of infectious diseases; encourages and sponsors public and professional education programs; and aids in the prevention of infectious diseases. 301/656-0003 National Institutes of Health The NIH is 1 of 8 health agencies in the Public Health Service and the US DHHS. The goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability by uncovering knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. 609/921-8530 National Network for Immunization Information NNII is dedicated to providing resources about immunization issues and is a partnership of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, the AAP, and the American Nurses Association. NNII provides the public, health care professionals, policy makers, and media with up-to-date, scientifically valid information about immunizations to help them understand the issues and facilitate informed decision making. NNII offers educational tools, such as their Web site and a resource kit entitled Communicating with Patients About Immunizations. 877/341-6644 National Partnership for Immunization NPI encourages greater acceptance and use of immunizations for all ages via partnership with public and private organizations. NPI sponsors the National Immunization Awareness Month,