April Pettit
@aprilcpettit.bsky.social
Physician Scientist caring for PLWHIV, Michigander living in Tennessee, Mom, Hufflepuff, tweets=mine, Go Blue!
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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The call for cases to participate in the IDWeek-ESCMID Fellows Exchange Program is open! Two US-based fellows will be selected to participate in the Clinical Grand Rounds session at ESCMID 2026, April 17–21, in Munich, Germany.
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The call for cases to participate in the IDWeek-ESCMID Fellows Exchange Program is open! Two US-based fellows will be selected to participate in the Clinical Grand Rounds session at ESCMID 2026, April 17–21, in Munich, Germany.
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
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ISCI is now accepting applications for the 2026 Practitioner-Oriented Implementation Science Education (POISE) Training! #HIV practitioners will learn implementation science skills to improve locally relevant HIV programs.
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ISCI is now accepting applications for the 2026 Practitioner-Oriented Implementation Science Education (POISE) Training! #HIV practitioners will learn implementation science skills to improve locally relevant HIV programs.
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
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VUMC 🏥 is recruiting for a PGY2 ID Pharmacy resident 🧫🦠 next year! If you or someone you know is interested, come check out one of our virtual open house sessions.
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
VUMC 🏥 is recruiting for a PGY2 ID Pharmacy resident 🧫🦠 next year! If you or someone you know is interested, come check out one of our virtual open house sessions.
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
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👀 WOW — “Speaker Johnson is stalling Grijalva until Van Epps gets there to cancel out her vote?”
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
👀 WOW — “Speaker Johnson is stalling Grijalva until Van Epps gets there to cancel out her vote?”
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
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Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
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SHEA is proud to offer several scholarships to support training and professional development in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, & public health.
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
SHEA is proud to offer several scholarships to support training and professional development in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, & public health.
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
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The owner of that other hellsite intentionally amplifying garbage information that is easily explained - and community noted - purely to sow distrust in our elections.
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The owner of that other hellsite intentionally amplifying garbage information that is easily explained - and community noted - purely to sow distrust in our elections.
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
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Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Looking to start or grow your career in Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology with the support of national leaders in the field?
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
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Kash Patel in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Kash Patel in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”
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This was $8.99 last year.
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This was $8.99 last year.
🔥🔥🔥
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🔥🔥🔥
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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RFK Jr. wants to give MORE shots to children?
Q: The president has called for breaking up the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots. Is that something you're going to direct ACIP to consider or take action on?
RFK Jr: We're looking at the feasibility of that now
Q: Can you say anything more?
RFK Jr: ... ... ...
RFK Jr: We're looking at the feasibility of that now
Q: Can you say anything more?
RFK Jr: ... ... ...
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
RFK Jr. wants to give MORE shots to children?
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babies and young children are exposed to as many as 6,000 viruses, bacteria and other substances that stimulate the immune system -- known as antigens -- in a single day. In comparison, the entire pediatric immunization schedule exposes them to 165 antigens, Bryant said.”
This is excellent, detailed reporting on flu vaccines. Bookended by Brent’s heartbreaking story, the rest of the article provides a detailed overview of the extensively documented benefits of flu vaccines while clearly, thoughtfully addressing common misconceptions. @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
Brent’s only risk factor for severe flu was that he hadn’t received a flu shot. His parents reminded Brent, 29, to get his flu shot a couple of weeks before his passing. Brent “said he had it on to-do list, but he just never got around to it.”
www.nbcnews.com/health/cold-...
www.nbcnews.com/health/cold-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
babies and young children are exposed to as many as 6,000 viruses, bacteria and other substances that stimulate the immune system -- known as antigens -- in a single day. In comparison, the entire pediatric immunization schedule exposes them to 165 antigens, Bryant said.”
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Even if the House was fully functional, they're in session for an avg of 147 days and out for 218.
Under Speaker Johnson, Congress has been in session only 12 of the last 97 days, and he still won't swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
These are the people who demand Work Requirements.😐
Under Speaker Johnson, Congress has been in session only 12 of the last 97 days, and he still won't swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
These are the people who demand Work Requirements.😐
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Even if the House was fully functional, they're in session for an avg of 147 days and out for 218.
Under Speaker Johnson, Congress has been in session only 12 of the last 97 days, and he still won't swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
These are the people who demand Work Requirements.😐
Under Speaker Johnson, Congress has been in session only 12 of the last 97 days, and he still won't swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
These are the people who demand Work Requirements.😐
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The official USDA site is blaming trans people for SNAP benefits expiring.
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The official USDA site is blaming trans people for SNAP benefits expiring.
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He bulldozed the White House during a government shutdown to build himself a ballroom, then sent a letter to the states saying that SNAP benefits for 42 million people may not go out in November to those who rely on it to eat.
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
He bulldozed the White House during a government shutdown to build himself a ballroom, then sent a letter to the states saying that SNAP benefits for 42 million people may not go out in November to those who rely on it to eat.
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Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Health Policy & Health Services Research at Vanderbilt? Join me on Nov 12th at noon ET for an information session. If you cannot join, we have a ton of information available on our website to help you with your application! www.vumc.org/health-polic...
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Health Policy & Health Services Research at Vanderbilt? Join me on Nov 12th at noon ET for an information session. If you cannot join, we have a ton of information available on our website to help you with your application! www.vumc.org/health-polic...
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Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
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According to Russ Vought, this is essential government work that must be continued throughout the shutdown
This is what the Department of Transportation is tweeting out today.
October 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
According to Russ Vought, this is essential government work that must be continued throughout the shutdown
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Kinda seems like whether or not the president has the power to assassinate people with no due process, no input from Congress, no review, no oversight, and with no obligation to provide anyone with any information or evidence other than “trust me” is an important test of our democracy.
News on Trump boat bombings --> Now that SouthCom Commander Alvin Holsey has resigned, likely over the bombings, ranking Armed Services Dem Adam Smith tells me committee Ds will demand Holsey's sworn testimony and press Rs to join them.
Smith spoke to us on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
Smith spoke to us on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Darker Turn as Top Official Suddenly Resigns
As the head of the military’s Southern Command steps down, Adam Smith, the top Armed Services Committee Democrat, sheds new light on the departure—and on Trump’s appalling secrecy about the bombings.
newrepublic.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Kinda seems like whether or not the president has the power to assassinate people with no due process, no input from Congress, no review, no oversight, and with no obligation to provide anyone with any information or evidence other than “trust me” is an important test of our democracy.
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