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Allison Bartlett MD

@allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician, Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiologist. Pediatric Quality and Safety. Chief Quality Officer. Wife, boy mom x3.

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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great opportunity to learn, serve, advocate for pediatric content at IDWeek, and get to know some awesome people!
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I’m more involved in vaccine advocacy, but the heartbreak of vitamin K refusals is my lane, too. www.reuters.com/world/us-ref...
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EXCLUSIVE: US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleeding
The percentage of parents and caregivers in the United States refusing a standard vitamin K shot for infants at ​birth has accelerated sharply this year, an exclusive data analysis for Reuters found, ...
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
#Diastole
Wooden pier jutting into a lake surrounded by pine trees. Blue sky and clouds reflected in the water
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
More muppets!!
Kids singing and dancing at World Cup half time with Miss Piggy and the Count in The background
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Muppets!!!!!
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Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark @jasmineclarkforga.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Five facts that you should know about the current Cyclospora outbreak.
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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
CDC will host a COCA Call at 2pm ET today to cover the Ebola outbreak, the history and ecology of Bundibugyo, preparing for/diagnosing/managing patients w/suspect or confirmed Ebola disease, and how to prevent spreading. No registration req'd. Join at t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9cf44...
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Join meeting on Teams
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Doc walking behind me: Can I ask you a question? Me:(bracing for Ebola question): Of course! (I’m a team player). Doc: Do you like peach cobbler? Me: Yeah…Why? Doc: I made peach cobbler. Would you like some? Me: Yes!!! Hands down the best thing anyone as asked me in weeks!
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My brain is overflowing with amazing ideas from @sps4kids.bsky.social ! Looking forward to sharing with colleagues back @uchicagomedicine.bsky.social Comer Children’s #AllKidsAllSafe
3 women at Solutions for Patient Safety Photo Booth
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Department of Pediatrics Informatics Retreat on 5/4. How could I resist this shirt? Green guy is Remoc, the hospital’s mascot.
Woman in a starwars themed tshirt saying “May the Fourth Be With You”
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A Returning Doctor @returningdoctor.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
'Time is Finite' jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Time Is Finite

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2847647
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Deleted the mail and calendar syncing from my phone. Set pager to “not available”. Same with Epic chat. Vacation here I come!
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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
“This is not a system failure. It is a system working exactly as it was intended. And that’s the problem.” 👏 👏 👏 @darcy-id-doc.bsky.social #idsky @cidjournal.bsky.social
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Omg - prostate cancer ad! Hilarious! And hopefully effective!
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Prof Jenny Rohn @jennyrohn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
My close friends know that one of my mantras is "if you don't laugh, you'd have to cry". This one just made me splurt my coffee. #IDSky #vaccines (bonus points for their repurposing of the "corona" lyric)
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Aaron Stewart-Ahn @badideas.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Grateful for the advocacy of my colleague Dr. Julia Rosebush and her med student mentee Chuka Onuh. IL working to ensure access to science-based vaccine recommendations (and insurance coverage) but the misinformation damage needs our attention regardless. chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
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Vaccine disinformation can scar young Chicagoans, particularly South Side children
The wounds inflicted by the current administration will impact an entire generation of South Siders who are already disadvantaged on account of systemic racism and longstanding community disinvestment...
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
IDSA liaison to ACIP, Flor Munoz, MD, FIDSA, questions the ACIP’s proposed decision to change the schedule for newborn hepatitis b vaccinations.
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Hey #PedsID fam- what are you doing to support hcwvshunger? I just made my 3rd donation. Feedthechildren.com has an 8x match…. Or consider the chicagosfoodbank.org #KidVengers hcwvshunger.org
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Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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RobynCohenMD @robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Calling all #KidVengers 🦄 - Donation matching!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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a group of avengers posing for a picture including captain america and thor
Alt: a group of avengers
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 26/11/2025
5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger. @tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million! Competition starts tomorrow, join us? HCWvsHunger.org
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Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Join us on November 5th at 1:30 pm ET for SHEA's Raising the Bar: How to Advocate for Resources for Effective Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Teams. Register here: bit.ly/48XKVJC
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The always amazing @drjudystone.bsky.social and Dr. Judith Feinberg just published an important piece on why it is critical for healthcare providers under the age of 65 years to be vaccinated against COVID19.
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Health care workers under 65 must be vaccinated against Covid
The vaccination status of health care workers under 65 has profound implications for millions of Americans.
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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We want your ideas for IDWeek 2026 sessions! Now is your chance to share either a full session proposal, which includes potential moderators, speakers and more, or simply a quick topic idea. Session suggestions are due this Friday, Oct. 31: bit.ly/43u2j4Y
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Univ of Chicago PedsID trainees and graduates representing at #IDWeek2025
Woman standing in front of scientific posterMan standing in front of scientific poster Group of adults posing in front of a balloon arch
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
For almost 40 years, International Infection Prevention Week has showcased the importance of stopping the spread of infections. Thank you to all our infection preventionist SHEA members for your dedication and leadership in keeping healthcare safe!
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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
🎤 What is Hamilton star Javier Muñoz’s go-to karaoke song? (Spoiler: it’s a classic.) Hear why he’s excited to be part of #IDWeek2025 and why he has faith in ID professionals everywhere. Watch Javier host and perform at the IDWeek Opening Plenary TODAY at 3:45pm ET: bit.ly/4nZZhOj
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Thanks for compiling this for the team! Can’t wait to check out the amazing stuff going on at #UchicagoID
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Joseph Marcus @josephmarcusid.medsky.social · 19/10/2025
Starting #IDWeek2025 with the great pediatric ID debates in Mano-a-Mano!
The first d b
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 14/10/2025
Vaccines are safe and effective. Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support. When you want information, ask your doctor. It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Absolutely incredible piece about Dr. Baker, her patience and persistence, and the potential for a GBS vaccine to save thousands of newborns worldwide. An inspiring and hopeful read - highly recommend for all 💕
Screenshot of photo from the quoted Science article: 
[Dr.] Carol Baker, now 84, has won numerous awards, including the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal in 2019.
Colleagues hope a maternal group B streptococcus vaccine will become available in her lifetime. SABIN
VACCINE INSTITUTE
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Our statement: bit.ly/45LeJHi
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The irony of taking my CITI training about Financial Conflicts of Interest, learning about “then”(1995) and “now” (2011) instead of “now” being 2025, with new (conflicted) ACIP installed and president launching perfume line….
Screen shot comparing federal conflict of interest regulations in 1995 vs 2011
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Alice (SHE/HER) Sato, MD PhD @asato4kids.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Senate switchboard (202) 224-3121 Please stand with @ameracadpeds.bsky.social to protect kids’ health #PedSky #DFTBA @pidsociety.bsky.social
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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Kinda seems like we're going to need a lot more pediatric ID specialists in the near future. The meetID program introduces premed/med students and residents to careers in peds ID, offers complimentary reg + travel stipend for IDWeek. Apply by June 30. #IDSky pidsfoundation.org/awards/meeti...
Box with meetID logo and the 2025 application deadline for IDWeek displayed. PIDS and PIDS Foundation logos in lower corners.
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Duke Health @dukehealth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
North Carolina is reporting its first case of measles in a child visiting the state. Duke Children's pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Ibukun Kalu answers some of the most common questions from families about protecting children from measles. #Measles
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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 21/06/2025
In the latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social, the BALANCE trial comparing 7 days of antibiotic treatment with 14 days of treatment in patients with bloodstream infection is explained. Access the article for free: nej.md/DrG19
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Chicago #NoKings protest
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Infectious Diseases @infectiousdz.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The ACIP, before and after
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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
PIDS has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented firing of all 17 current members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. "Removing vaccine experts from developing thoughtful policy will harm all Americans, particularly our children." #IDSky pids.org/2025/06/10/p...
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PIDS Deeply Troubled By Disregard for Science in ACIP Firings – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
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Dr. Annie Andrews @drannieandrews.com · 10/06/2025
Today RFK Jr. fired every member of ACIP, the CDC committee that makes vaccine recommendations. Children will die. This is not ok. Lindsey Graham enabled this.
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Secretary Kennedy’s allegations about the integrity of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are completely unfounded and will have a significant negative impact on Americans of all ages. Our statement: bit.ly/3SGaDcb
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Eric Ball, MD @drericball.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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AAP Statement on Changes to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices | AAP
“The American Academy of Pediatrics is deeply troubled and alarmed by Secretary Kennedy’s mass firing of all 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This unprecedented action, ...
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National Pediatric Disaster Coalition @npdc-prepthekids.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Upcoming Project First Line Webinar: May 15th, 11am ET. CME credit. To register: edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-...
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Measles: How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic
This webinar will feature CDC experts as they cover current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition of measles, the importance of vaccination, and how health care providers can prepare for and respond to measles, including infection control and prevention.
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MGB Division of Infectious Diseases @mgb-id.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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Differences in measles antibody titers among IVIGs and hyperimmune globulins
Click on the article title to read more.
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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Check this out: Infectious Diseases 2 is in room 328 from 1-2:30pm HT here at #pas2025! PIDS member Jennifer Read co-moderates presentations from members Dr. Emma Mohr (Univ of WI) on Zika-exposed infants and Dr. Jessica Snowden (Univ of TN) on SARS-CoV-2 RECOVER-Pediatrics Study Findings.
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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
📅 Mark your calendars! Dr. Colleen Kelley (HIVMA Chair + Emory Infectious Diseases specialist) will testify before Congress on Wednesday, April 9 to advocate for continued funding in HIV care, prevention, and research. Watch live: bit.ly/4ldwVim #SaveHIVFudning #EndHIVEpidemic #TheFightForOurLives
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Allison Bartlett MD @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Sadly, this post from @theonion.com is quite believable….
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RFK Jr. Orders Removal Of Sinks From HHS Bathrooms
WASHINGTON—As part of a sweeping overhaul of the building’s plumbing system, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly ordered the removal of sinks Tuesday from all bathrooms in the Department of Health and Hu...
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
My first post on BlueSky, I could not access the same handle as my X (someone hacked into that one): So it's @peterhotez for X and @peterhotezmdphd for BlueSky I'm a pediatric-vaccine scientist based in Houston TX at our Texas Medical Center
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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
My wife’s (the ID doc) favorite sign from today in Chicago.
Says deer tick, dog tick, Luna tick. With pictures below each.
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