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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔁 1/3 🧵 Rx Update | 🫀🧒 Pediatric Endocarditis 💬 ⚕️ By recent UConn Pharmacy grad Hira I. Can some stable pediatric endocarditis patients transition from IV to PO abxs? Early data suggest it may be promising, but more studies needed. Read more: pharmacy.uconn.edu/pediatric-id... #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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Pediatric ID and Immunization Updates | UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | University of Connecticut

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔁 1/3 🧵 Pharmacy Update | 🧸👂 Pediatric AOM Stewardship 💬 ⚕️ By recent UConn Pharmacy Grad Tim R. 👂 Watchful waiting in uncomplicated acute otitis media can be useful but remains underutilized. Read more: pharmacy.uconn.edu/pediatric-id... #PedsIDsky #PedsRxsky

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Pediatric ID and Immunization Updates | UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | University of Connecticut

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧬 COVID-19 vaccine strain update for pharmacists: FDA has recommended th 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2026 should be monovalent vaccines targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant. www.fda.gov/vaccines-blo... #PedsIDsky #PedsRxsky

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COVID-19 Vaccines (2026-2027 Formula) for Use in the United States Beg

COVID-19 Vaccines (2026-2027 Formula) for Use in the United States Beginning in Fall 2026

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Nirsevimab may protect babies from severe RSV better than maternal vaccination. But timing matters: When administered at least 8 weeks before delivery, maternal vaccination appears equally effective. Read more: ow.ly/weWR50YYsGE

Newborn baby in neonatal intensive care with medical tubes and sensors attached, receiving specialized treatment.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🔁1/10 🧵 Pharmacy Update | 💬 ⚕️ By UConn P4 Nicole P 🚨 FDA Update (Dec 2025)🚨 Two new ORAL antibiotics, Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) & Blujepa (gepotidacin), are now approved for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in patients ≥12 years old FDA News Release: shorturl.at/E0CpI

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FDA Approves Two Oral Therapies to Treat Gonorrhea

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new oral medicines to treat a common sexually transmitted infection called gonorrhea.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

PIDS applauds today’s momentous federal court finding that the dismissal and reconstitution of the ACIP and anomalous changes made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the childhood immunization schedule were likely unlawful. Statement: pids.org/2026/03/16/p...

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Note these components are all different than what was included in the 2025-2026 flu vaccines.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🧵FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend the following components for the 2026-2027 influenza vaccines

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

FDA having their influenza vaccine advisory committee meeting today to vote on products for the 2026-2027 season. This will also include information on current vaccine effectiveness and likely circulating strains. Meeting live at www.youtube.com/live/WKw0WEi...

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🔁 🧵 Pharmacy Update | UConn P4 HPV Immunization Review 💬 ⚕️💉 By Megan.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Another recent publication w/the PPA Immunization Committee, we highlight the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. 👶💉 🔗 jppt.kglmeridian.com/view/journal... #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Here is is our PPA Immunization Committee publication to support pharmacists in immunization practice. 💉📚 This article provides evidence-informed strategies and practical resources to strengthen vaccine conversations with families. 🔗 jppt.kglmeridian.com/view/journal... #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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JAMA @jama.com · 29/12/2025

💬 Perspective: The rise of H3N2 subclade K may increase severe #influenza outcomes this season; available vaccines and antivirals remain important tools for prevention and treatment. ja.ma/3MVJMt1

A JAMA article titled "Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K Virus Threat and Response" shows diagrams of the influenza virus, highlighting antigenic sites and amino acid changes. Labels indicate receptor-binding sites and glycosylation sites.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🧵 CDC FluView Update (12/19) 📈 Flu activity is rising: 2nd week above baseline 🤒 ILI ~4% nationwide 🧪 Flu test positivity ↑ ~15% this week 🔗 CDC FluView Week 50: www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv... #PedsIDsky #RXsky

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Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 50, ending December 13, 2025

Seasonal influenza activity is low.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📢 In a time where vaccine hesitancy is rising, the Pediatric Pharmacy Association’s Immunization Committee has published guidance on how to build immunization confidence through communication, education, and trusted resources. Read more here: jppt.kglmeridian.com/view/journal... #Rxsky

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Grateful for the clear messages coming from @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social @apha.org

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children. Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT

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Jon Mosser @jonmosser.com · 05/12/2025

#ACIP votes to change the #hepatitisB #vaccine birth dose recommendation, ending the universal birth dose policies that have almost eliminated neonatal hepatitis B infection, cut pediatric infections by more than 95%, and prevented more than 6 million infections / a million hospitalizations.

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New review finds no evidence to support delaying universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination

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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It's hard to predict what the new #ACIP will do, but it looks like it will recommend that the universal birth dose for #hepatitisB be jettisoned. Experts warn even a delay of 2 months before the first dose will lead to chronically infected kids & deaths. www.statnews.com/2025/12/04/c...

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CDC vaccine advisers appear likely to recommend delaying hepatitis B vaccine birth dose

A panel that issues advice on U.S. vaccine policy appears prepared to vote Thursday to recommend a delay in when most babies begin to be vaccinated against hepatitis B.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

ACIP meeting is about to start. The updated proposed HepB vote language has been posted. www.cdc.gov/acip/meeting... This language is confusing and if passed will result in more infants exposed.

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Next ACIP Meeting: Anticipated Votes

Read draft vote language to be considered during the next ACIP meeting.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The vote was slightly different than what was published and was delayed until tomorrow so members were able to fully review the updated options and language before voting.

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

A study cited in today's ACIP meeting about Hep B and SIDS was misrepresented. The study's authors themselves have refuted an association.

False claims often link childhood vaccines, including the hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine, to sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS). In reality, many studies have looked at this issue and found no
connection between vaccines and SIDS. While most studies examined the full set of childhood
vaccines rather than HBV alone, at least one study focused just on HBV and still found no link.
During this meeting, the ACIP committee is likely to cite this study which at first glance seemed
to have found a higher rate of SIDS deaths in the vaccinated group, but the total overall number
of unexpected infant deaths due to any cause was not statistically significantly different between
HBV vaccinated and unvaccinated groups (p=0.6). In the initial analysis, they looked at deaths
of infants who had received the Hep B vaccine. In this group, there were 8 SIDS deaths. By
contrast, the group of infant deaths in the matched unvaccinated group that was used for
comparison had no SIDS deaths, but did have a lot of other causes of death.
This initial imbalance likely reflects confounding: the matched unvaccinated infants were more
medically fragile or unhealthy overall, and at higher risk for mortality from other causes, making
them an inappropriate comparison group.
To address this, the authors calculated SIDS rates using the full population—240,717
vaccinated infants (including the 8 SIDS deaths mentioned above, 3.3 per 100,000 births), and
120,979 unvaccinated newborns (including four additional SIDS cases not captured in the
matched subset, also 3.3 per 100,000 births). The resulting identical rates (P = 0.99) show
no statistical difference in SIDS risk between HBV vaccinated and unvaccinated
newborns.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

If anyone is looking for a bit more in depth info on the HBV vaccine, you may find this helpful www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...

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Vaccine Integrity Project - Hepatitis B

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JAMA @jama.com · 03/12/2025

💬Viewpoint: Eliminating universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination risks an estimated 8% increase in annual perinatal #HepatitisB infections in the US, increasing preventable chronic disease burden. ja.ma/3Me0zHh

A "JAMA" article, published online December 3, 2025, titled "Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth—Risks of Revising the Recommendation" by Michael S. Abers et al., discusses ACIP's review and a possible vote to eliminate the birth dose recommendation.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Today, ACIP is poised to vote on delaying the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose, a move that could put millions of kids at risk of lifelong disease. Read more about the implications of today’s vote in AAP News: bit.ly/4rBt1TF

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The hepatitis B birth dose is an evidence-based measure to prevent cancer. Here’s why it’s so important. www.globalhep.org/news-blogs/a...

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Answering Key Questions on Hepatitis B Birth Dose at a Critical Time | CGHE

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🚨 ACIP is proposing new HepB birth-dose language today. 👉 www.cdc.gov/acip/meeting... Concerns: • Birth dose prevents lifelong HepB, liver cancer & liver disease • It remains a key public-health tool • Why the U.S. adopted this strategy 👉 pharmacy.uconn.edu/2025/10/06/h... #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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Next ACIP Meeting: Anticipated Votes

Read draft vote language to be considered during the next ACIP meeting.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Late onset sepsis is a major issue in preterm infants. Gm + bacteria remain the main pathogens. Decreased MRSA detection has ➡️ decreased vanco tx👍. 🔑 ASP opportunity ➡️ shorter treatment courses. #Rxsky #PedsIDsky Read Blog Post: s.uconn.edu/pediatric-id... Video summary: youtu.be/_KETa4L9zUU

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Decades of rigorous and scientifically sound research have proven that vaccines do not cause autism. CDC’s decision to change language on its website reversing that finding is reckless & harmful. Our statement w/ @hivma.bsky.social, APIC, @sheaepi.bsky.social & @sidpharm.bsky.social: bit.ly/3XEc0KH

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Since 1974, routine immunization has saved an estimated 154 million lives, making vaccines the single biggest driver of infant survival in the modern era. Vaccine hesitancy threatens this progress, @syramadad.bsky.social writes for the New York Academy of Sciences. spr.ly/633277iNmZ

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Vaccines Gave Us Back Our Tomorrows. We’re Squandering Them

More than half a century of vaccine progress is swiftly being undone because of politics and propaganda.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Read our full fact-check:  www.aap.org/en/news-room...

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📈 Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. CDC update (Nov 19), 1,753 measles cases in 42 states www.cdc.gov/measles/data... 🔹 66% occured in 19 years or younger 🔹 12% required hospitalization • 21% of <5 years • 7% of 5–19 years 🔹 92% of all unvaccinated/unknown vaccination #Rxsky #PedsIDsky

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Measles Cases and Outbreaks

Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

💉✨ Vaccine Facts Matter ✨💉 Autism Society of America supports... 'vaccines as a tool in preventing serious illnesses, disabilities, death. Decades of ...research have repeatedly affirmed the safety and efficacy of vaccines, including their lack of connection to Autism' (Dec 2024) #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🦠💊 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is now Nov 18–24, 2025! Pharmacists play a crucial role in protecting antibiotics for when they’re truly needed. Let’s work together to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and keep kids healthy! #RXsky #PedsIDsky

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

More evidence for delayed prescribing for acute otitis media in children.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📢 New in JPPT: “Continuing as Partners in Immunization: Updates to Practice and Legislation for Pediatric Pharmacy Immunizations.” 🧩 Reviews immunization authority for pharmacists providing pediatric vaccination, including recent legislative updates. jppt.kglmeridian.com/view/journal... #RxSky

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

#COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by over a third, data suggest The vaccine is unique in having this effect on progression to a chronic condition, despite infection, the researchers say. www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

💬 Excellent presentation on Long COVID at #IDWeek. Striking how limited the evidence remains, especially for pediatric recognition and treatment. #PedsIDSKY #Rxsky

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Great #IDWeek talk by Heather Lanthorn & colleagues on vaccine confidence 👏 The same person delivered a vaccine education script — those in a white coat were more trusted, but those in a white t-shirt convinced more people to get vaccinated. Perception vs. persuasion 💉🧠 #PedsIDsky #Rxsky

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Part 1 of IDSA guidelines 📖 for Group A Strep pharyngitis — 13 years in the making! 🎉 Recommending a screening tool for low-risk individuals ✅ Great to see PharmD among the authors 💊👏 Would’ve loved peds ID pharmacy input, but great progress 🚀 #PedsIDsky #RXsky www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...

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Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Pharyngitis

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🚨 Congenital syphilis cases have risen for the 12th consecutive year in the US even as overall syphilis cases decline. This is a preventable tragedy that continues to threaten newborn health. #PedsIDSky #RxSky www.cdc.gov/sti-statisti...

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Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance, 2024 (Provisional)

The most recent national data for reportable STIs: chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea.

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Peds ID PharmD @pedsidpharmd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

This was a very well written great short read about the importance of communication.

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