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ICYMI: Give back during #IDWeek2026! IDWeek is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Oct. 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: rcblood.org/4y0uy7H

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Don't miss our next Vaccine Confidence webinar, presented by the PIDS Foundation. 'Teaching the Teachers: How to Train Peers in Communication and Vaccine Advocacy' features Drs. Paul Offit, Rachel Martin-Blais and Ashley Sands. Contact us for registration info for this Thursday's 1pm ET webinar.

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Join “Your Voice, Your Patients, Your Community: ID and HIV Advocacy in an Election Year” at #IDWeek2026 to hear from HIVMA advocates about engaging Congress on key ID and HIV priorities and learn how the 2026 midterm elections could shape the future. RSVP here: bit.ly/4rVsL2t

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

#IDWeek2026 looks forward to welcoming fellows, residents and students to Washington, D.C.! Here are some tips on how to make the most of your conference experience, including free ice cream 🍦: bit.ly/4zmeoqk

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You still have a little time to register for today's (10/8) PIDS-SHARPS webinar at 1pm ET, but it is running out ⌛! Contact us for details on 'ASP and Diagnostic Stewardship in the NICU' featuring Jennifer Duchon, MDCM, MPH, DrPH of Mount Sinai Medical Center.

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Give back during #IDWeek2026! IDWeek is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Oct. 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required to donate. Sign up: rcblood.org/4y0uy7H

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Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Visit our our new PIDS Foundation storefront, which features apparel and accessories, incl our Legacy of Vaccines collection, for members and everyone who champions children's health. 100% of profits support the PIDS Foundation. pids-foundation.printify.me

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

From Ebola in Africa to Andes hantavirus, explore lessons from recent outbreaks at #IDWeek2026. Join “Latest Outbreaks: Ebola & Hantavirus” to hear insights from experts on these evolving infectious disease threats. Learn more and register for IDWeek: bit.ly/47664it

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yes, the webinar is livestreamed for those that register. However, there is no recording for later viewing. Please email us if interested in attending.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

PIDS-SHARPS invites you to join Thursday's (Oct 9) session of our ongoing series at 1pm ET. Your presenter for 'ASP and Diagnostic Stewardship in the NICU' will be Jennifer Duchon of Mount Sinai Medical Center. Contact us for registration information.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join the next IDSA Foundation Bartlett webinar on Mon. Oct. 19 at 1pm ET to explore RSV prevention products and approaches to implementing monoclonal antibody prevention in birth hospital and outpatient settings, in partnership with @pidsociety.bsky.social. Register: bit.ly/4dSTJlt

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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 @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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Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications

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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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