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ID:IOTS Podcast @idiots-pod.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Callum and Alyssa are BACK! With. Candida-do attitude, they round off our Candida mini series by discussing C.auris, and Candida resistance mechanisms. Wear clean underwear. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i... #IDSky #microsky #yeasts #theYeastyBoys #breakingthemould

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Podcast Episode · ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists · 26/05/2025 · 55m

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Susan Hopkins @smhopkins.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

www.england.nhs.uk/2025/05/nhs-... Delighted that @ukhsa.bsky.social has played a pivotal role in developing and synthesising evidence to support the national vaccination programmes for gonorrhoea and mpox. This is in addition to hepatitis A and B and HPV. 1/2

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NHS England » NHS and local government to roll out world-first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea

Thousands of gonorrhoea cases could be prevented over the next decade thanks to the NHS’ world-first vaccination programme against the infection. Eligible patients, which includes gay and bisexual men...

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UK Clinical Vaccine Network Conference @ukcvn.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

📢New session just announced for #UKCVN2025! We're discussing vaccine research in immunocompromised groups with: 🔹Dr Parker on uptake & effectiveness 🔹Dr Kinsella on MMR post-transplant 🔹Dr Longley on novel therapies & responses 📍11th–12th June | Sheffield & online Register now🔗 ow.ly/p9nY50VVpEI

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amyreadmicro.bsky.social @amyreadmicro.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

So this happened….. shocked and thrilled! What a wonderful conference! #BIASpring2025 Congratulations to @rajlaz.bsky.social on her presidential appointment.

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Hannah Pymont @hmicropymont.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

My last day today as HSST Professional Affairs Secretary for @biainfection.bsky.social. It's been an amazing experience and I'm pleased to announce @amyreadmicro.bsky.social will be taking over and will do an amazing job!

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

My fav take home message: vaccination is key. Modified Vaccinia Ankara vaccine 2 doses > 80% effective. Protection limited in post-exposure setting ~ 20% within 4 days of exposure. Need to focus vaccination on those with ongoing exposure #BIASpring2025

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Helpful review of tecovirimat RCTs for Mpox...No benefit over placebo. Raising basic standard of care however in all settings could make a difference. Therapeutic options limited #BIASpring2025 www.cdc.gov/mpox/hcp/cli...

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Thanks to Catherine Houlihan @ukhsa.bsky.social for an interactive update on Mpox @biainfection.bsky.social trainees/clinical day. Key practical messages: HCID units/PPE no longer required 24hr testing no longer justified BUT Still notifiable Still need to prevent transmission #BIASpring2025

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

My post below feels so last year..all the questions in the first session were asked via Slido. It feels like this should be a game changer in terms of who asks the questions. Remaining anonymous probably also helps so we may never know. #BIASpring2025

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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Today is the first day of the BIA 27th Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 2025. We hope that everyone in attendance has a great day. #Infection #InfectionTrainees #BIASpring2025

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Was the 'end of global health' writing on the wall #BIASpring2025. Reliance on a single donor i.e. US is a key issue. We need to rebuild differently (and straight away!) Great Q&A session with Prof Joe Jarvis @biainfection.bsky.social

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

#BIASpring2025 Prof Joe Jarvis: What can we do? -Lobby our government -Document what is happening -Keep talking about 'silence = death' But no clear way forward...

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The end of global health (as we know it). Prof Joe Jarvis opening #BIASpring2025 highlighting the devasting impact of US funding cuts on global health. The issue is not a lack of money just how it is spent as described by @drtedros.who.int 👇🏾

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Patrick Lillie @pjlillie.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

How do you balance public health risk with individual rights? Here’s how we tried to do it in a complex XDR-TB case, great collaborative effort! academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/a...

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A decision-making model for public health authorities in circumstances of potentially high public risk

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

When we are losing ground at a rate I have never known I am grateful for our wins. Thanks to the campaigners who made👇🏾possible

Vending machine that provides free menstrual products at a train station in the UK

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Join us for networking, & clinical/scientific updates. Aim to learn at least 3 new things, speak to 3 people you haven’t met before, and ask at least 1 question. #BIASpring2025

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Please find me and say hello! Especially if you are attending for the first time or don’t know many people going. #BIASpring2025

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Where does our waste go when it leaves the house? We take a closer look at the people and processes behind Bristol's recycling efforts

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Closing the loop: What's beyond the brown bin?

Taking a closer look at what happens to Bristol's waste once it leaves our house

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deck.blue @deck.blue · 13/05/2025

just in case you didn't know, deck.blue's branding was designed by @tullece.blrgms.com way back in October 2023 when I launched the Patreon! check the full brandbook here: www.behance.net/gallery/2075...

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The Moderna multicomponent influenza and COVID-19 vaccine immunogenicity & safety read out have attention so worth considering the details, and policy implications 🧵 #IDSky #vaccines jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Why are we not seeing Labour MPs resign over this policy? We are all #migrants

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

My brave daughter speaking about her arrest at an open public meeting in a Quaker’s hall. The police could have just opened the door but chose to break it down instead. Thanks for the support @carladenyer.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Why did 30 Met officers kick the door down at a teenage tea and biscuits meeting in a Quaker house?

When six young women hired a room to discuss the war in Gaza, the gathering ended with 30 officers storming in to make arrests

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

COVID-19 vaccine invitation sent in Tamil. This is a first. Just need to get this sorted for TB clinic! #NHS #IDSky

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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

📣 A reminder to all members that the BIA AGM takes place on Tuesday 21st May as part of the BIA Spring Meeting 2025. Attend the event in Newcastle, attend virtually or contact admin@britishinfection.org to join for the AGM only. #Infection

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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

BIA President, David Partridge, represented BIA at the public accounts hearing, Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the risks - Oral evidence on the 27th of March this year. View the hearing now on the government website ➡️ parliamentlive.tv/ev...

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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

New internationally renowned speaker added to the programme! 📣 Hear from Professor Joe Jarvis during the first session on Day 1: The end of Global Health as we know it? The impact of funding cuts on international medical research, policy, and practice 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We have several exclusives at the BIA Spring meeting * new BIA malaria guidelines *NHS commissioning of ID services outcome *SNAP results Plus- free papers, clinical grand round & expert lectures, journal round up @infectiondave.bsky.social #IDSky airdrive.eventsair.com/eventsairwes...

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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Discussion at #EASLCongress regarding shrinking funds for viral #hepatitis... potentially devastating impact for diagnosis, prevention & treatment. Add your voice & experience via a short questionnaire: forms.gle/wyPgUiMsqPts... & please share! 🧪🌍 @easlnews.bsky.social #NoHep #LiverSky #HepSky #HBV

QR code and description of project to understand impact of changes in the funding landscape for Hepatitis B clinical and research programmes.

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I find it useful to remember that this is all part of a routine leadership election cycle. An indication of a healthy Party. The media are portraying this bid as a vote of no confidence & hostile to the incumbents. It doesn’t have to be that way. Change is party of progress.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 03/05/2025

🚀 Following Thursday's election we've reached a new record high 859 councillors on 181 councils! 💚 The Green Party is the only party offering a real alternative to the tired old parties. Join the Green Party today to help us keep delivering real hope and real change ⤵️

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

My blood donation was sent to Newham hospital. It is nice to know. Every donation counts #NHS

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Prof Anna Goodman, UK SNAP lead, will be sharing final results at this meeting. Don’t miss out #IDSky Virtual & in person options available

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

A fantastic line up. In person and virtual options. An interdisciplinary conference on vaccines. Network with leaders in vaccine research & deployment. There is no other meeting like this! Every year I come away with new ideas, new learning and new contacts @thushan-desilva.bsky.social

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UK Clinical Vaccine Network Conference @ukcvn.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Just 7 days left to submit your oral abstract for #UKCVN2025!⏳ 📅Deadline: Sunday, 27th April ✅Present your research to global vaccine specialists ✅Connect & share with fellow experts ✅Impact the future of vaccinology Submit now👉 ow.ly/msW750Vj7l9

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 01/05/2025

⌛ Just a few hours left to vote! Go go go! 💚

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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

#HaemophilusDucreyi, a genital ulcer disease, is increasingly identified as a significant cause of #CutaneousUlcers in yaws-endemic regions across the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more in the latest Journal of #Infection 👉 www.journalofinfecti...

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WHO @who.int · 26/04/2025

All 25 supported bakeries in Gaza have now shut down. As the blockade on Gaza continues for over a month, people face growing risks of severe hunger, malnutrition, and lack of adequate health care. Urgent humanitarian access is critical to resume lifesaving services #ceasefire

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Bristol Green Party @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

🟢 This is your chance to elect the first Green mayor! Let’s make this happen. Vote Mary Page on 1st May. Real hope. Real change. 🟢 @greenparty.org.uk

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Useful work. Would be great to extend this pilot. I get the sense that awareness of syphilis testing is increasing. Locally I have noticed more routine testing by hepatologists, and offered as part of new migrant screening amongst others.

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Rajeka Lazarus (she/her) @rajlaz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Have you donated yet? I started donating again after a long break. Staff were welcoming, and kind. Really appreciate the personalised thank you messages, and updates on what happens to my donation up to point of use. Great job peeps #NHS www.blood.co.uk/news-and-cam...

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Blood donor appeal

There are spaces to donate blood at some of our city centre venues.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Government needs to instead step up and offer safe and legal routes to pull the rug from the illegal people smugglers. As it stands, many of those with legitimate asylum claims have no legitimate way of reaching the UK - this intolerable situation cannot be allowed to continue.

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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Government is treating human beings like pawns on a chess board, indifferent to the human suffering caused by this inhumane system. The idea we would keep someone apart from their family, who they're entitled to join in the UK, as a negotiation tactic, is heartbreaking. www.ft.com/content/f40a...

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UK and France in talks over a migrant returns agreement

Britain would be able to deport one person in exchange for the French sending another individual the other way

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