Jessica Cataldi
@jesscataldi.bsky.social
Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Cats. Wegmans. Basketball. Hoya Saxa.
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“Bacterial meningitis can progress quickly, causing the brain to swell and limbs to develop gangrene and sepsis, and can kill within 24 hours… “It’s even more important now that we get meningococcal vaccines out to people given that we are seeing a spike in this Y strain,” Messacar said.”
As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.
www.nbcnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
“Bacterial meningitis can progress quickly, causing the brain to swell and limbs to develop gangrene and sepsis, and can kill within 24 hours… “It’s even more important now that we get meningococcal vaccines out to people given that we are seeing a spike in this Y strain,” Messacar said.”
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Interesting new paper on value of serological surveillance for reconstructing epidemics: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
And accompanying comment by @scauchemez.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
And accompanying comment by @scauchemez.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
January 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Interesting new paper on value of serological surveillance for reconstructing epidemics: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
And accompanying comment by @scauchemez.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
And accompanying comment by @scauchemez.bsky.social: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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📣 What is the impact of expanded antibiotic prophylaxis during an iGAS surge? Read it in our new publication: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
By expanding antibiotic prophylaxis to household contacts of all iGAS patients, secondary household infections were reduced by 83%.
By expanding antibiotic prophylaxis to household contacts of all iGAS patients, secondary household infections were reduced by 83%.
Secondary Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection After Prophylaxis Policy Change
This cohort study estimates the risk of invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) before and after the implementation of a policy in the Netherlands that expanded antibiotic prophylaxis to household conta...
jamanetwork.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
📣 What is the impact of expanded antibiotic prophylaxis during an iGAS surge? Read it in our new publication: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
By expanding antibiotic prophylaxis to household contacts of all iGAS patients, secondary household infections were reduced by 83%.
By expanding antibiotic prophylaxis to household contacts of all iGAS patients, secondary household infections were reduced by 83%.
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WEBINAR FRIDAY, JAN 9, at 1pm ET! Trump's #CDC just did the biggest overhaul of rec'd children's #vaccines since the schedule was created— ignoring proper procedures. Join @healthjournalism.org for a webinar w vax & legal experts re the consequences of the change & if it's even legal. Register here!
Big changes to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule: What you need to know
This week, the CDC shifted six vaccines on the childhood vaccine schedule from "recommended" to "shared clinical decision-making."
healthjournalism.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
WEBINAR FRIDAY, JAN 9, at 1pm ET! Trump's #CDC just did the biggest overhaul of rec'd children's #vaccines since the schedule was created— ignoring proper procedures. Join @healthjournalism.org for a webinar w vax & legal experts re the consequences of the change & if it's even legal. Register here!
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Here it is compared across countries instead, with rotavirus as an example:
Denmark is one of very few western countries that doesn't recommend rotavirus vaccines universally (yet?)
Denmark is one of very few western countries that doesn't recommend rotavirus vaccines universally (yet?)
January 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Here it is compared across countries instead, with rotavirus as an example:
Denmark is one of very few western countries that doesn't recommend rotavirus vaccines universally (yet?)
Denmark is one of very few western countries that doesn't recommend rotavirus vaccines universally (yet?)
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As both a parent and pediatrician, it was a stark reminder that we need more and better vaccines - not fewer.
January 6, 2026 at 5:23 AM
As both a parent and pediatrician, it was a stark reminder that we need more and better vaccines - not fewer.
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Fresh Start
Wilf Perreault
2023
Wilf Perreault
2023
January 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Fresh Start
Wilf Perreault
2023
Wilf Perreault
2023
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Rugelach are blissful flaky pastry-like cookies rolled with jam, nuts, and chocolate if you wish (which of course we do) and a whiff of cinnamon sugar and they're my absolute favorite.
smittenkitchen.com/2015/12/unfu...
smittenkitchen.com/2015/12/unfu...
December 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rugelach are blissful flaky pastry-like cookies rolled with jam, nuts, and chocolate if you wish (which of course we do) and a whiff of cinnamon sugar and they're my absolute favorite.
smittenkitchen.com/2015/12/unfu...
smittenkitchen.com/2015/12/unfu...
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What can clinicians do to improve vaccine confidence? Read about empathetic, evidence-based vaccine communication strategies.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70116
#IDTwitter
✍️:@jesscataldi.bsky.social
🖼️: Jen Li
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70116
#IDTwitter
✍️:@jesscataldi.bsky.social
🖼️: Jen Li
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
What can clinicians do to improve vaccine confidence? Read about empathetic, evidence-based vaccine communication strategies.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70116
#IDTwitter
✍️:@jesscataldi.bsky.social
🖼️: Jen Li
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70116
#IDTwitter
✍️:@jesscataldi.bsky.social
🖼️: Jen Li
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📸 Rochester NY 📍
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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📸 Rochester NY 📍
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As RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine. n.pr/3McwKqG
Doctors warn delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns could revive a deadly threat
As RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
As RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine. n.pr/3McwKqG
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Other members are anti-vaxxers and Covid contrarians that came up with RFK Jr.
The group has less power now bc experts, scientists and doctors don't take them seriously, but it can still do harm ... mostly for America's poorest children. The public meeting starts tomorrow. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
The group has less power now bc experts, scientists and doctors don't take them seriously, but it can still do harm ... mostly for America's poorest children. The public meeting starts tomorrow. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
RFK Jr.’s pick to reshape the childhood vaccine schedule embraces Covid conspiracy theories
Dr. Kirk Milhoan compared vaccination efforts during the pandemic to the Holocaust and called mRNA technology “the biggest threat to humanity.”
www.ms.now
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Other members are anti-vaxxers and Covid contrarians that came up with RFK Jr.
The group has less power now bc experts, scientists and doctors don't take them seriously, but it can still do harm ... mostly for America's poorest children. The public meeting starts tomorrow. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
The group has less power now bc experts, scientists and doctors don't take them seriously, but it can still do harm ... mostly for America's poorest children. The public meeting starts tomorrow. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
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On Thursday, members of a committee that advises #CDC on vaccine policy will vote on changes to #hepatitisB vaccine use in babies. Manufacturers (who have safety data) & CDC experts who study the vaccine aren't involved in the planning for the votes. #ACIP www.statnews.com/2025/12/02/a...
As vaccine panel prepares hepatitis B review, CDC and industry experts are excluded
CDC experts and manufacturers haven't been consulted for an ACIP review of hepatitis B vaccine, raising concerns over any change in the vaccine schedule.
www.statnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
On Thursday, members of a committee that advises #CDC on vaccine policy will vote on changes to #hepatitisB vaccine use in babies. Manufacturers (who have safety data) & CDC experts who study the vaccine aren't involved in the planning for the votes. #ACIP www.statnews.com/2025/12/02/a...
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WHY DO NEWBORNS NEED A HEPATITIS B VACCINE?
This @healthjournalism.org backgrounder has every link you need to understand this important issue that the #CDC #vaccine committee will discuss this week. For PARENTS, HCWs, JOURNALISTS, ADVOCATES & PUBLIC. #hepB
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
This @healthjournalism.org backgrounder has every link you need to understand this important issue that the #CDC #vaccine committee will discuss this week. For PARENTS, HCWs, JOURNALISTS, ADVOCATES & PUBLIC. #hepB
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
Why reporters should cover this week's CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
The CDC will discuss its current policy of hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec. 4-5. Here's what to know.
healthjournalism.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WHY DO NEWBORNS NEED A HEPATITIS B VACCINE?
This @healthjournalism.org backgrounder has every link you need to understand this important issue that the #CDC #vaccine committee will discuss this week. For PARENTS, HCWs, JOURNALISTS, ADVOCATES & PUBLIC. #hepB
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
This @healthjournalism.org backgrounder has every link you need to understand this important issue that the #CDC #vaccine committee will discuss this week. For PARENTS, HCWs, JOURNALISTS, ADVOCATES & PUBLIC. #hepB
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
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9/ Arguments for selective HBV vaccination also point to some European countries that use this approach, but in these countries prenatal screening is higher (often >95%), records are centralized, and access to care is near universal - all of which the US lacks.
December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
9/ Arguments for selective HBV vaccination also point to some European countries that use this approach, but in these countries prenatal screening is higher (often >95%), records are centralized, and access to care is near universal - all of which the US lacks.
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JOURNALISTS: It's essential to know how to cover the upcoming #CDC #ACIP mtg on the #hepB #hepatitisB #vaccine for newborns. Delaying the birth dose rec to 2 mos could cause 480+ deaths/yr. Check out this backgrounder for all the links & research you need. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
Why reporters should cover this week's CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
The CDC will discuss its current policy of hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec. 4-5. Here's what to know.
healthjournalism.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
JOURNALISTS: It's essential to know how to cover the upcoming #CDC #ACIP mtg on the #hepB #hepatitisB #vaccine for newborns. Delaying the birth dose rec to 2 mos could cause 480+ deaths/yr. Check out this backgrounder for all the links & research you need. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...
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Hey hey team #mealioidosis - (Infectious Disease, public health, anyone who still believes that vaccines work)-- donate starting tomorrow!
5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger.
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Hey hey team #mealioidosis - (Infectious Disease, public health, anyone who still believes that vaccines work)-- donate starting tomorrow!
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Hot off the press at Vaccine, the former (competent) ACIP used a standardized tool for evaluating vaccine advisory committee performance to deliver a solid evidence-based ass-whupping on the quacks that RFK, Jr replaced them with.
I'll briefly explain why 🧵
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I'll briefly explain why 🧵
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Science for vaccine policy: Independent review of the September 2025 ACIP processes, deliberations and votes
Since 1964, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has shaped US vaccine policy but recently underwent significant structural and pro…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hot off the press at Vaccine, the former (competent) ACIP used a standardized tool for evaluating vaccine advisory committee performance to deliver a solid evidence-based ass-whupping on the quacks that RFK, Jr replaced them with.
I'll briefly explain why 🧵
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I'll briefly explain why 🧵
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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With measles cases rising, it’s crucial to ensure kids are up to date on their MMR shots. Pediatricians are always ready to talk with parents about the MMR vaccine if they have any questions. www.healthychildren.org/english/safe...
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
With measles cases rising, it’s crucial to ensure kids are up to date on their MMR shots. Pediatricians are always ready to talk with parents about the MMR vaccine if they have any questions. www.healthychildren.org/english/safe...
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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
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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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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
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pha...
Learn infectious diseases while playing cards. Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives teaches symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, geography, & more for over 150+ different infections.
#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pha...
Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives, A Medical Card Game
Learn infectious diseases by playing cards. Symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, and more!
www.kickstarter.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pha...
Learn infectious diseases while playing cards. Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives teaches symptoms, transmission, reservoirs, geography, & more for over 150+ different infections.
#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pha...
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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!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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...
www.nejm.org
September 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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Join us for the 27th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update Nov. 5 | Register by Oct. 1 to receive early registration pricing! bit.ly/4mxgxsm Attend in person or virtually #PediatricIDUpdate @cuanschutz.bsky.social @childrenscolo.bsky.social @cumedicalschool.bsky.social
27th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update
This conference on pediatric infectious diseases will cover topics of interest to pediatricians, family physicians, and other primary care providers for children and young adults. Speakers cover the most recent information on diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in pediatrics. Discussion of controversial issues and questions follow each presentation. This conference is designed for pediatricians, family physicians and other primary care providers for children and young adults.
bit.ly
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us for the 27th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update Nov. 5 | Register by Oct. 1 to receive early registration pricing! bit.ly/4mxgxsm Attend in person or virtually #PediatricIDUpdate @cuanschutz.bsky.social @childrenscolo.bsky.social @cumedicalschool.bsky.social
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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
academic.oup.com/jpids/articl...
academic.oup.com/jpids/articl...
“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
academic.oup.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM