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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 6d

The PIDS Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program features 19 online modules, such as Hepatitis B, HPV, Common Vaccine Concerns, and more! Group enrollment available.
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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations 🎉 to our Fellow of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society class of 2025. These 29 scientists have distinguished themselves through their academic, clinical, and educational accomplishments and excellences in pediatric ID. pids.org/2025/09/23/2...

List of 29 names in 2 columns and in alphabetical order. They are the 2025 FPIDS class.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 14d

Our September Member Spotlight is Dr. Chris Blyth. He is Professor of Paediatric ID at School of Medicine, Univ of Western Australia and head of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute, Australia. Read the full spotlight at pids.org/2025/09/24/m...

Dr. Chris Blyth sits in front of a green-ish wall

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 16d

The CDC has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about a new outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
www.cdc.gov/han/php/noti...

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

New outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

www.cdc.gov

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 19d

"In two days, this committee further undermined Americans’ confidence in life-saving vaccines and did so absent any new research or information necessitating their reexamination."

PIDS has released the linked statement regarding the September ACIP meeting.
pids.org/2025/09/19/p...

PIDS Statement on the September ACIP Meeting Recommendations – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

pids.org

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 19d

#IDWEEK2025 REGISTRATION RATES INCREASE TOMORROW, SATURDAY, SEPT. 20: https://idweek.org/registration 🗣️

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Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society @jpidsociety.bsky.social · 20d

The deadline to apply for our 2 open AE positions is tomorrow (Friday), September 18. Contact us at PIDS for more information. Come be part of the #1 pediatric infectious diseases journal in the world! 😎

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society @jpidsociety.bsky.social · 23d

We are looking for 2 people to join JPIDS as Associate Editors! Applicants should have prior expertise, publications related to peds ID, attend weekly calls & handle papers across a variety of topics. Watch our 2 outgoing AEs on the 10 Minutes with JPIDS pod to learn more! youtu.be/vlo1nOCTeq4?...

Associate Editor Insider's Experience - 10 Minutes With JPIDS

YouTube video by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Happening now!! PIDS is part of 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research and you can be too! Join us NOW as scientists, researchers, and advocates showcase successes in HIV research and call for an end to federal budget cuts and project terminations. #24hourstosaveAIDSresearch #HIV #HIVresearch

24 Hours to Save AIDS Research image with dates September 16-17 and URL savaidsresearch.org

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 23d

The PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner - Better Together - is a celebration of pediatric ID. 🎟️ are only available until midnight tonight (Sept 15). Get yours now pids.org/event/pids-f...

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saveaidsresearch.bsky.social @saveaidsresearch.bsky.social · 23d

The federal government’s unparalleled assault on science and research is having a devastating impact on HIV. Join 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research to demand continued federal investments! Register bit.ly/45U1keO and join us on YouTube bit.ly/45Qftts. #saveAIDSresearch #HIV #HIVresearch

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Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society @jpidsociety.bsky.social · 23d

We are looking for 2 people to join JPIDS as Associate Editors! Applicants should have prior expertise, publications related to peds ID, attend weekly calls & handle papers across a variety of topics. Watch our 2 outgoing AEs on the 10 Minutes with JPIDS pod to learn more! youtu.be/vlo1nOCTeq4?...

Associate Editor Insider's Experience - 10 Minutes With JPIDS

YouTube video by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 26d

This is it! ⌛ runs out Monday on your chance to purchase your 🎟️ to join us at the Georgia Aquarium for the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner, Better Together, on Oct. 20. Do not miss your chance to celebrate with colleagues and some 🐟🐳🐢!
pids.org/event/pids-f...

PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner "FoundATion CeLebration" in blues and whites with fish outlines.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 27d

Register for today's PIDS-SHARPS webinar at 1pm ET (reg open until the start)! 'Bridging the Gap: Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship for Every Facility' features Prachi Singh (DO), Andrea Brizee (PharmD), Alice Nguyen (PharmD), & Betty Vu (PharmD). #IDSky societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 28d

New CDC COCA Call scheduled for Sept 18 at 2pm ET on drug-resistant Candida. Presenters will share current evidence demonstrating the increase in antifungal resistance among C. auris and C. parapsilosis, discuss recommendations for testing and treatment. t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h98f9b...

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Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society @jpidsociety.bsky.social · 29d

Be our next Feigin apprentice! Visit the PIDS Foundation Apprenticeship page for details on eligibility and application. What's it like to be a Feigin? Our EiC hosted the outgoing apprentices on a recent edition of 10 Minutes With JPIDS. #IDSky youtu.be/J-QsSNR6VKg?...

Ralph D. Feigin Apprenticeship Program - 10 Minutes With JPIDS

YouTube video by Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are pleased to continue our partnership with @sheaepi.bsky.social to bring you the next session in our Virtual Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Hospital Epidemiology Series: IPC in Immunocompromised Patients, 1pm ET today (9.4). Registration req'd.
societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SHEA/PIDS IPC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

societycentral.zoom.us

PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Sep 2

CDC COCA Call at 2pm ET on 9/11: current epidemiology of measles in the US, address most common questions about preventing, identifying, and testing for measles. Presenters will also summarize MMR vaccination recommendations and considerations. us02web.zoom.us/j/8624856348...

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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Check out the program for the 2-day SHEA/PIDS virtual workshop, "Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology"

Register today: bit.ly/41yJMUe

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 29

PIDS has released a statement regarding the CDC. To protect public health, we must lead with science, not ideology. We must adhere to the sound evidence-based approach that produced a CDC treasured by the American public and seen as the gold level standard of public health. pids.org/2025/08/29/i...

In Wake of CDC Turmoil, PIDS Calls for Public Health to Be Led By Science, Not Ideology – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

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IDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · Aug 23

No matter what’s going on in the world, you can always come home to IDWeek. 🥰

Register for #IDWeek2025: idweek.org/registration

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our August Member Spotlight is Andrea Green Hines, MD, FPIDS. She is Assoc Prof, Adult & Pediatric ID @unmc-id.bsky.social. She serves on the PIDS Training Programs Subcommittee, which is runs PIDS Pediatric Fellows' Day @idweek.bsky.social. pids.org/2025/08/27/m...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

PIDS has released the linked statement in response to the FDA's change to the COVID-19 label. It is not supported by scientific evidence and places children at risk of severe disease and hospitalization from COVID-19. #IDSky
pids.org/2025/08/27/f...

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition feat our member spotlight on Dr. Andrea Green Hines (@unmc-id.bsky.social), PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner info, our IPC series with @sheaepi.bsky.social, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social's vax recs and more! Check it out and share your thoughts.

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 26

Are you interested in joining today's (August 26) PIDS Virtual Clinical Case Conference in the Immunocompromised Child series at 1pm ET? Register for Beyond the Usual Suspects at societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #IDSky

PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔊New episodes of 10 Minutes With JPIDS podcast are live on the PIDS YouTube and Spotify channels. Episodes include host/Editor-in-Chief Ravi Jhaveri speaking with outgoing AEs and Feigin apprentices, the Impact Factor and a guideline article. Listen now!