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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

PIDS is pleased to contribute to MediaPlanet's Future of Healthy Living campaign. Learn more about the importance of prevention, innovation, and public health preparedness in addressing ID threats. Here's our piece on the childhood vaccine schedule: www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/infectious-d...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Members of the PIDS Advocacy Task Force participated in the Rally for Medical Research in Washington, DC. PIDS joined like-minded orgs from across the medical research community urging Congress for $51.3B in NIH funding and to permanently reject the OMB's Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.

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PIDS member poses between state of Washington flag and LGBTQ flag outside of Senate office.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚨DEADLINE ALERT🚨 Today (9/25) is the final day you can purchase your 🎟️ to the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner! Please join us for ID: Our Legacy during IDWeek on October 22 in Washington, DC by visiting pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our September member spotlight is Liz Ristagno. She is Assoc Professor of Pediatrics at @mayoclinic.org in Rochester, MN and is also the Program Director for the peds ID fellowship program. Dr. Ristagno is the current chair of the Education Committee. Full profile: pids.org/2026/09/23/m...

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The BugHub World Stage schedule is live! Hear from your colleagues as they share unique reflections related to their experiences in ID at IDWeek’s BugHub World Stage. Browse the full schedule: bit.ly/3TIcQb4

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

👀The deadline for this year's PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 🎟️ is Friday (Sept 25)! Do not miss being part of the celebration of PIDS, pediatric ID and the camaraderie that make this specialty so wonderful. pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today (9/22) at 1pm ET - 'A Joint Venture: Intra-Articular Antifungal Therapy for Candida krusei Septic Arthritis'. Presenter will be Katherine McAleese, MD with Tanvi Sharma, MD, MPH, FPIDS as TID/ICH attending (both from Boston Children's Hospital). Contact us for registration.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Research saves lives! PIDS is pleased to be part of #RallyforMedicalResearch with institutions across the U.S. and to advocate for NIH funding that will help us prevent and treat infectious diseases affecting children. rallyformedicalresearch.org

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Join advocates from around the country for the 2026 Rally for Medical Research! The Hill Day will take place on Thursday, September 17, with advocates ... Read moreHome

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We can't wait to welcome everyone to this year's PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner. Be sure to get your 🎟️ now (deadline September 25) and join us to 🥂 celebrate 🥂 ID: Our Legacy on October 22. pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Talented early career pediatric ID physicians with an interest in contributing to JPIDS and growing in the field of pediatric infectious diseases have until 5pm ET today to apply to be the 2026 Ralph D. Feigin Apprentice. More at: pidsfoundation.org/awards/appre...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⌛Time's almost up for voting in this year's PIDS election. The ballot incl: members of the board of directors, associate member liaison to BOD, fellow liaison to BOD, Nominations & Awards committee members, and proposed changes to the Society bylaws. The deadline is TODAY (9/14) at 8pm ET/5pm PT!

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Level up your ID knowledge at #IDWeek2026. 🎮 Register today: www.idweek.org/registration

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

PIDS-SHARPS invites you to join today's (Sept 10) session of our ongoing series at 1pm ET. Your presenter for 'Perioperative Antibiotic Stewardship' will be Brittany Rodriguez of Texas Children’s Hospital. Contact us for registration information.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you have yet to make your voice heard in this year’s Society election, there are only a few days of voting remaining. The ballot will close at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Monday, September 14. Help determine the leaders and direction you wish for your Society.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As mentioned in Deb's president's letter, this year’s PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner will be held at the spectacular Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The Foundation’s work supports the future of our field. Get your 🎟️ for the Oct 22 event today: pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Any member interested in applying to be the PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect has until the end of today (Sept 8) to submit the application form, incl a statement of interest and a CV. This role is part of the 3-person team representing PIDS on the IDWeek Program Committee.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join us for IDWeek in Washington, DC (Oct 21-24). If you have yet to register, there's still time but beware, on-site pricing goes into effect on Sept 19! Check out the PIDS/peds ID schedule and link to registration at pids.org/event/idweek...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

PIDS-SHARPS is pleased to bring you the next session in our ongoing series. Contact us to register for 'Perioperative Antimicrobial Stewardship' featuring Brittany A. Rodriguez, PharmD, BCIS, FPIDS (Texas Children's Hospital) on Thursday, September 10 at 1pm ET.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians 13th Edition ("the Purple Book") has been updated and published ahead of schedule. It is 1 of 2 components of PIDS's Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program (CVEP), the other being our online learning modules. pids.org/education-tr...

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

First time attending #IDWeek2026? Whether you’re a medical student, an early-career professional, new to the field of infectious diseases or just new to IDWeek, we’re so glad you’re here. Explore our first-time attendee guide: www.idweek.org/first-time-attendees

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's the end of August, which means we are ever closer to ID: Our Legacy, the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner. Get your 🎟️ now for our evening of celebration at IDWeek. The deadline to purchase is Sept 25! pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SHEA and PIDS announce return of Virtual IPC and Hospital Epidemiology Series: The New SHEA IPC of C. auris in Pediatric Settings Consensus Statement Tue, 9/1 at 1pm ET. Presenters: Thomas Murray, Lisa Saiman, Lynn Ramirez, Carol Vance, Karen Ravin & Jana Shaw. Contact us for registration.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

PIDS posted a statement on the measles deaths in PA. Today, the dept of health confirmed 1 death was an infant. PIDS strongly urges parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date on their MMR vaccination, as well as other recommended vaccinations. Full statement: pids.org/2026/08/26/p...

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Don't know which path in medicine is right for you? See where ID can take you at #IDWeek2026. Register today: www.idweek.org/registration

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We hope you'll be joining us in Washington, DC for the largest meeting dedicated to infectious diseases. Come be with your people, learn the latest findings, and make connections that could redefine your career's future! pids.org/event/idweek...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Advocacy in Action: Clinician Roles in Community and Policy Engagement is today at 1pm ET. The recent EO on childhood vaccines only reinforces the need for expert voices to lead vaccine conversations. Contact us for registration information.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our August Member Spotlight is Joseph Domachowske, MD, FPIDS. Dr. Domachowske is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Upstate University Hospital and North America RSV Medical Director, Vaccines at Sanofi. Read the full feature at pids.org/2026/08/19/m...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

⌛ Time is running low on your chance to be part of ID: Our Legacy - the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner. Do not miss this celebration of pediatric ID professionals on Oct. 22. Get your 🎟️ today! pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join PIDS CORE Grand Rounds today (Aug 18) at 1pm ET. 'Opportunities & Experiences of International Graduates Outside the United States' features Dr. Musaed Alharbi, Dr. Zaid Al Hinai, Dr. Alejandro Diaz, and Dr. Kevin Meesters as speakers. Contact PIDS for registration information.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last week’s executive order on childhood vaccines reinforced the need for expert pediatric ID voices in the public space. Please join the PIDS Foundation for Advocacy in Action: Clinician Roles in Community and Policy Engagement on Thursday, Aug 20 at 1pm ET. Contact us for registration information.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The next PIDS CORE Grand Rounds will be this coming Tuesday, August 18 at 1pm ET. You are invited to join us for 'Opportunities & Experiences of International Graduates Outside the United States'. Contact PIDS for registration information.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

PIDS-SHARPS has partnered with Sustainabil-ID for today's (Aug 13) 1pm ET session. Contact us to register for Development of a Calculator to Measure the Environmental Footprint of Antimicrobials/Examining Plastic Use in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

CDC has issued a Health Alert Network advisory about the risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/han/php/noti...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

PIDS has issued a statement in response to the Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans executive order. Read the full statement at: pids.org/2026/08/11/p...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

PIDS-SHARPS has partnered with Sustainabil-ID for a pair of talks for the upcoming session of our ongoing series. This special session will be Thursday, August 13 at 1pm ET. Your presenters will be Drs. Emily Spivak and Juhi Shah. Contact us for registration info.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

With 200 🎟️ already sold, how much longer can you afford to wait to ensure you are part of the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner? Get yours now and join ID: Our Legacy on October 22, during IDWeek in Washington, DC! pids.org/event/pids-f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

2026 marks 15 years of the world's largest infectious diseases meeting. PIDS members enjoy special pricing as a society benefit. Be sure to register before August 1 to capitalize on advance registration's lowest possible price. pids.org/event/idweek...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The new edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians 13th Edition ("the Purple Book") is now available. TVH is part of PIDS's Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program (CVEP). New CVEP online learning modules will be available in September. pids.org/education-tr...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The PIDS Transplant ID Virtual Clinical Case Conference in the Immunocompromised Child series returns Tuesday at 1pm ET. You are invited to join 'Adenovirus Infection After Pediatric HSCT: Diagnosis, Management, and the Role of Virus-Specific T Cells,' feat Mohamad Shieb, MD and Theresa Madigan, MD.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our July Member Spotlight is Danielle Zerr. Dr. Zerr is Prof and Div Chief of Peds ID @uwmedicine.bsky.social. She serves as Affiliate Investigator @fredhutch.org and Medical Dir of Infection Prevention @seattlechildrens.org. Read the full spotlight at pids.org/2026/07/22/m...

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🚨Deadline approaching! Spotlight your research and submit a late-breaking abstract to #IDWeek2026! Late-breaker abstracts are highly competitive, and only abstracts containing novel, cutting-edge information will be considered. Apply by Aug. 4: bit.ly/4oIP89G

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The latest PIDS newsletter is available now. Check your 📬 for this edition, which includes the member spotlight on Danielle Zerr, MD, MPH, FPIDS; an update from the PIDS Foundation, an FAQ on Lyme assembled by our Clinical Affairs Committee, the latest version of the Purple Book and more!

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 2026 – ID: Our Legacy – will be Thursday, October 22 in the nation’s capital. DC is home to many celebrations of legacy. Let’s make sure our evening celebrating peds ID befits our locale! Get your 🎟️ today! pids.org/event/pids-f...

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Arriving early for #IDWeek2026? Make the most of your time by adding an in-person premeeting workshop. Gain hands-on experience, sharpen your skills and learn from leading experts before the meeting begins. Add when you register: idweek.org/registration

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As we conclude our Thank Your Mentor series, we're honored to share one final tribute to Dr. Janet Gilsdorf from Dr. Chandy John. Being recognized by multiple mentees reflects her incredible legacy. Thank you to every mentor who inspires the next generation of peds ID professionals.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Another heartfelt thank you, another inspiring mentor. 💙 Today, we celebrate Dr. Samuel Domiguez for the kindness, wisdom, and support that have helped shape a pediatric ID journey and strengthened our community. @childrenscolo.bsky.social

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Great mentors help us discover our path, build our confidence, and inspire us to keep growing. Today, we celebrate Dr. Anupma Wadhwa and the meaningful difference their mentorship has made in the lives of pediatric ID professionals. 💙

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Behind every great physician is often a mentor who believed in them along the way. Today, we celebrate Dr. Michael J. Smith and the lasting impact of his mentorship on the pediatric ID community. 💙

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Another heartfelt thank you, another remarkable mentor. Today, Dr. Ian Michelow celebrates Dr. Pablo Sanchez ( @nationwidekids.bsky.social ) for the guidance, encouragement, and generosity that helped shape his pediatric ID journey. 💙

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We’re closing out our Thank Your Mentor series with another heartfelt tribute to Dr. Mary Anne Jackson. When more than one mentee chooses to recognize the same mentor, it speaks volumes. Thank you for the lasting impact you've made. 💙 @umkc.bsky.social

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