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National Coalition for Infant Health

NCfIH envisions safe, healthy infants whose families can access the information, care and treatment their babies need.

The National Coalition for Infant Health educates and advocates on behalf of premature infants from birth to age two. NCfIH is a collaborative of professional, clinical, community health, and family support organizations focused on improving the lives of premature infants and their families. NCfIH's mission is to promote lifelong clinical, health, education, and supportive services needed by premature infants and their families.

11/02/2026

Join the NICU Parent Network for its 2026 Leadership Summit in Austin, TX, Nov 6-7!

Connect with leaders, hospitals & industry professionals to share best practices, get leadership training and drive deeper impact and innovation.

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10/29/2026

rates continue to rise, but many cases can be prevented with education and early screening.

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10/26/2026

Most serious outcomes for infants who contract respiratory syncytial virus could be eliminated by wider access to infant and maternal immunizations.

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Most serious outcomes for infants who contract respiratory syncytial virus could be eliminated by wider access to infant and maternal immunizations.

10/22/2026

is a highly contagious seasonal virus that can lead to hospitalization for some babies and young children.

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10/19/2026

? Placing infants on their backs to sleep and avoiding soft objects in the crib help parents create a safe sleeping environment for their babies and reduce the risk of .

Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics this : https://bit.ly/3NbgG5L

10/15/2026

? Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting, but newborns are born with very low levels and cannot get enough of it from breastmilk or formula.

Read more about the importance of the Vitamin K shot for infants:

National Coalition For Infant Health - Protecting Newborns with Vitamin K - Blog

10/12/2026

“Terrifying. Unexpected.”

Doretha and Marcus Ross share the story of their son Maverick, who was hospitalized with at just 9 weeks old.

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10/08/2026

All infants are at risk for . Preventive treatments offer protection from severe infection and reduce hospitalizations.

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10/05/2026

October is !

This is a time dedicated to raising awareness about practices and , which is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in infants.

Learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://bit.ly/3NbgG5L

10/01/2026

October is !

? For infants, the first months of life are often when respiratory syncytial virus poses the greatest risk.

Read more in NCfIH's blog:

National Coalition For Infant Health - RSV Prevention Beyond the Traditional Respiratory Season - Blog

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2020 K Street NW Suite 505
Washington D.C., DC
20006

Website

http://www.infanthealth.org/

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