The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is a medical research agency that supports basic and applied research for infectious and allergic diseases. With over 60 years of experience, NIAID has contributed to the development of new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people worldwide. While the views expressed in posted comments and images do not necessarily represent NIAID's views, the institute remains committed to its mission of understanding, treating, and ultimately preventing infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.