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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Sep 12

Pediatricians Support Access to Vaccines for Florida’s Children | Florida Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics

www.fcaap.org

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · Sep 9

Dr. Pranita Tamma discusses how an analysis of infection source and treatment patterns found no evidence that combination therapy improves outcomes in patients with drug-resistant Pseudomonas, consistent with prior studies and clinical trials. #IDsky #Medsky

Are There Benefits to Combination Therapy for Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas Infections?

Pranita Tamma, MD, MHS, continues her conversation about a study she was involved in that compared ceftolozane-tazobactam and ceftazidime-avibactam. She discusses how an analysis of infection source a...

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is alarming. You make this outrageous statements about vaccines relating it to slavery. And then say you have no data to back up the mandate for childhood vaccines. Should this man practice medicine? Why in the heck would anyone listen to this nonsense? www.cbsnews.com/news/florida...

Florida surgeon general says decision to end school vaccine requirements wasn't based on data

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.

www.cbsnews.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you, Gov. Hochul, for recognizing the importance of vaccines, supporting pharmacists role in healthcare, and allowing patients to make their own decisions with getting the COVID-19 vaccine #immunizations #pharmacists #healthcare

New York Gov. Hochul to sign executive order allowing pharmacies to administer COVID shots

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that she will sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines.

abcnews.go.com

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Sep 5

As a FL resident & huge advocate for public health, I’m appalled at this intense, continued repudiation of evidence-based medicine that has long supported routine immunizations for children. “Making America Healthy Again” doesn’t happen by dismantling American public health & rejecting science

Florida to end vaccine mandates for children as state’s surgeon general likens them to ‘slavery’

Joseph Ladapo, a long-time vaccine skeptic, says that every state vaccine requirement would be repealed

www.theguardian.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 21

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Tackling antimicrobial resistance in people who are immunocompromised: leveraging diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) disproportionately affects people who are immunocompromised due to their frequent encounters with the health-care system and repeated, prolonged exposure to antibiotics....

www.thelancet.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 19

www.wtsp.com/article/news...

Confirmed case of locally-acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County

HEALTH ALERT ⚠ Officials are warning Hillsborough County residents to take precautions after a locally-acquired case of dengue fever was confirmed.

www.wtsp.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 13

I finished reading a new novel by Ocean Vuong. The sad yet hopeful storylines deeply intertwine w/struggles w/mental health disorders, substance abuse, poverty, dementia, & immigration. These complicated characters weave into each others lives to help one another survive difficult situations.

The Emperor of Gladness

The instant New York Times bestseller • Oprah’s Book Club Pick • Ocean Vuong returns with a bighearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to s...

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 7

Raw milk consumption is risky. FL DOH investing 21 Campylobacter and shiga toxin–producing E coli infections linked to raw milk from a particular farm
@cidrap.bsky.social
#publichealth #infectiousdiseases

Raw Milk Update

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 4

It’s the ATS endorsed update.

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Aug 4

I just finished reading the book Pieces of Me for a book club and recommended by one of our clinic’s social workers who leads a book club. Super interesting journey about a fictional, young woman with dissociative identity disorder #bookclub #publichealth #mentalhealth

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another ID guideline update! www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...

Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine | Articles in P...

www.atsjournals.org

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jul 17

It’s finally here! Great work to all who contributed to this guideline! 👏 www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management

www.idsociety.org

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jul 10

Run With Maud Race on August 23, 2025, as we come together to honor Ahmaud’s legacy and promote unity within our community live and virtual participation available ahmaudarberyfoundation.org/run-with-mau...

Run With Maud - The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation

Home About Us Honoring Maud Wanda Cooper Jones Photo Gallery AAF Programs AAF Scholarship AAF Youth Experience Camp Donate Run With Maud Contact Us X Show your Support Where Ever You Are! The Ahmaud A...

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 22

I’m so disappointed and hope these guidelines will be able to continue. These documents are the best practices for how to manage HIV/AIDS patients from all life stages. We need these to remain available for clinicians worldwide

Infectious Diseases @infectiousdz.bsky.social · Jun 22

HIV causes AIDS. There’s no “both sides” or neutrality on the facts, as RFK Jr says.

Undermining HIV prevention—here and abroad—puts lives at risk. Now the admin plans to phase out NIH support for gold-standard HIV clinical guidelines.

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Jun 22

Performance of Diagnostic Algorithms in Patients With Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

#IDSky

Performance of Diagnostic Algorithms in Patients With Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), once limited to immunocompromised patients, is now a severe complication in critically ill ICU patients without classic risk factors.

academic.oup.com

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 21

Enjoyed and highly recommend the book Booster Shots by
@adamratnermd.bsky.social
#publichealth #infectiousdiseases #measles #vaccines #globalhealth #immunizationssavelives #MMR

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 13

Excellent op-ed by
@michaelmina.bsky.social @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/o...

Opinion | I’m a Vaccine Expert. Here’s What Keeps Me Up at Night About Kennedy’s Policies.

www.nytimes.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 11

www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-acc...

FDA Accepts NDA for Zoliflodacin, Oral Antibiotic For Uncomplicated Gonorrhea

Innoviva and GARDP's breakthrough treatment could become the first new gonorrhea antibiotic in decades amid rising antimicrobial resistance.

www.contagionlive.com

Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 2

.rphso it’s the sign off note for getting vancomycin d/c’d and closing out that consult.

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · May 31

Comparative effectiveness of azithromycin versus doxycycline in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia treated with beta-lactams: A multicenter matched cohort study

✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky

Comparative effectiveness of azithromycin versus doxycycline in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia treated with beta-lactams: A multicenter matched cohort study

Doxycycline is a frequently used alternative treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients, but the evidence base is limited.

doi.org

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · Jun 1

"The pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in patients with obesity: a systematic review and consensus guidelines for dose adjustments": www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #infectiousdiseases #IDSky #pharmacy

The pharmacokinetics of antibiotics in patients with obesity: a systematic review and consensus guidelines for dose adjustments

Obesity can cause physiological changes resulting in antibiotic pharmacokinetic alterations and suboptimal drug exposures. This systematic review aime…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · May 28

Why not have fun reviewing bugs & drugs with rotation students while enjoying a sweet treat? I’m always down for some dessert & of course discussing #infectiousdiseases Chimney cake shaped into a cone filled with ice cream 🍦🍨🧫🦠 😋 #pharmed

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · May 26

I just finished this book by @melrobbins.bsky.social I usually finish a book quickly in a week or less, but I read it, thought about it, put it down, and picked it up again over 6 mo. It’s my first “self-help” book that I’ve read. I’m implementing this in my work & personal life #letthem #letme

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Kristy S @usfidpharmd.bsky.social · May 25

We sure do. And I’m worried about what will happen here in FL as a result of this ban that takes effect 7/1/25. It’s going to be impactful in the long-term for many if not reversed. Many can’t afford regular dental check ups and dental supplies.