Jessica Cataldi
@jesscataldi.bsky.social
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Cats. Wegmans. Basketball. Hoya Saxa.
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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pharmageddon.bsky.social
The Epipocalypse is here!

Learn infectious diseases while playing cards. Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives teaches symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, geography, & more for over 150+ different infections.

#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky

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Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives, A Medical Card Game
Learn infectious diseases by playing cards. Symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, and more!
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boghuma.bsky.social
Ever since I learned about this study enrolling I have been eagerly awaiting the results. Researchers in Uganda took a centuries-old cultural practice mothers carrying babies on their backs in cloth wraps and turned it into a public health tool. You got to love it!
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Permethrin-Treated Baby Wraps for the Prevention of Malaria | NEJM
Malaria remains a major cause of childhood death in sub-Saharan Africa. We leveraged the traditional practice of mothers carrying children on their backs in cloth wraps to assess whether treating t...
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kiddocnic.bsky.social
Give me 5 this respiratory season! #pedsky #pedsidsky #idsky #antibioticstewardship
kiddocnic.bsky.social
Give me 5! This respiratory season, remember most respiratory infections don't need an antibiotic. But if prescribed, 5 days is best! Read our review in #JPIDS in support of 5 days abx (if needed) for GAS pharyngitis, AOM, and sinusitis. #PedSky #PedsIDSky #IDSky
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“Give Me Five”: The Case for 5 Days of Antibiotics as the Default Duration for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
Abstract. Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) account for most antibiotic prescriptions in pediatrics. Although US guidelines continue to recommend
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jesscataldi.bsky.social
Early registration ends October 1 for our Pediatric Infectious Disease Fall Update
🗓️Wed November 5 in person & online
✏️MOC & CME
🦠Updates on vaccines, measles, COVID, influenza, sinusitis, pneumonia and skin & soft tissue infections
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@cupediatrics.bsky.social
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boghuma.bsky.social
Before the HBV vaccine was introduced as part of childhood immunization in Cameroon it wasn't uncommon to see very young people with liver cancer secondary to chronic hepatitis B. The youngest case I saw was a 17yo boy with liver cancer 2/2 to perinatally acquired HBV
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The hepatitis B vaccine has sharply cut infections in children. Why are some against it?
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel is set to discuss and possibly vote on the vaccine at a meeting next week.
www.nbcnews.com
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boghuma.bsky.social
It’s my first ID #MythBustingTuesday
Let’s tackle one that is seasonal and comes up every single year:
👉🏾 “The flu shot gave me the flu.”
Spoiler: that’s not how science or vaccines work. 🧵
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tarahaelle.bsky.social
Join @healthjournalism.org and the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team THURS, SEPT 11 at 11am ET for a webinar on research re #vaccines & #autism. It's highly likely any HHS report on autism will try to implicate vaccines, so know the real science in advance.
Register: healthjournalism.org/event/prepar...
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ACOG @acog.org · Aug 27
Infants under six months old have the highest rates of #COVID19-related hospitalization save for adults 75 years and older. COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of severe illness and death. Encourage your patients to protect themselves and their newborns. Learn more: bit.ly/3RWsM3z
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childrensresearch.bsky.social
Why did viruses like flu and RSV reemerge after the #COVID19 pandemic? A recent study from our #InfectiousDisease experts led by principal investigator @kmess44.bsky.social reveals insights about viruses, our immune system and how to prepare for the future: prn.to/4lztth8
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ACOG @acog.org · Aug 22
Today, ACOG released updated clinical guidance on vaccination during pregnancy against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. These guidance documents reflect a large and growing body of research and data regarding the safety and benefits of maternal immunization. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45w9LOD
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tarahaelle.bsky.social
A NEWSLETTER YOU PROBABLY WANT + ADVICE ON RESPONDING TO MISINFO YOU SEE. (a thread)

Many folks are frustrated with inaccurate info they see re vaccines or info they see that they don't know is true or not. Maybe you want to respond, but you don't know how, or even know what's true... 1/n
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jesscataldi.bsky.social
Register today for our Pediatric Infectious Disease Fall Update:
🗓️Wed November 5 in person & online
✏️MOC, CME
🦠Brush up on the latest in vaccines, measles, COVID, influenza, sinusitis, pneumonia and skin & soft tissue infections
ce.childrenscolorado.org/content/27th...
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
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bsky.app/profile/germ... here are some lists
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IDSky continues to grow rapidly

We are now >300 users, which means we are on a third Starter Pack

IDSky Starter Pack 1 go.bsky.app/LnAQjdq
IDSky Starter Pack 2 go.bsky.app/JNfSvQT
ID Starter Pack 3 go.bsky.app/FeogT7o

Check back on the most recent one often as it is updated frequently
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jesscataldi.bsky.social
Hey #IDSky! @kmess44.bsky.social is here!
He’s late to the party, so was not in everyone’s starter packs. Follow him for all things related to EV68, diagnostic stewardship, CNS infections and more!
jesscataldi.bsky.social
Register today for our Pediatric Infectious Disease Fall Update:
🗓️Wed November 5 in person & online
✏️MOC, CME
🦠Brush up on the latest in vaccines, measles, COVID, influenza, sinusitis, pneumonia and skin & soft tissue infections
ce.childrenscolorado.org/content/27th...
@cupediatrics.bsky.social
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ameracadpeds.bsky.social
American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.
Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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doritreiss.bsky.social
Secretary Kennedy published a tweet targeting AAP (link below). In part he attacked their alleged conflicts of interest - ironic from someone who would not fully divest from his earning from litigation against vaccine manufactures, but I'd like to focus on the end of the tweet. 1/9