Steven Pergam, MD, MPH
@pergamic.bsky.social
Transplant ID Doc and IP Director @Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center/ Faculty @UWMedicine. #InfectionPrevention #TxID #vaccines #prevention #protection #medtwitter
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Posts/comments are my own and not reflective of my institutions.
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Tomorrow! Join us for for a webinar on practical, evidence-based approaches to fungal diagnostic testing.
Presented by Julie M. Steinbrink, MD, MHS, of Duke University and Martin Hönigl, MD, of Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Register: https://bit.ly/3OiX1Ez
Presented by Julie M. Steinbrink, MD, MHS, of Duke University and Martin Hönigl, MD, of Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Register: https://bit.ly/3OiX1Ez
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Tomorrow! Join us for for a webinar on practical, evidence-based approaches to fungal diagnostic testing.
Presented by Julie M. Steinbrink, MD, MHS, of Duke University and Martin Hönigl, MD, of Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Register: https://bit.ly/3OiX1Ez
Presented by Julie M. Steinbrink, MD, MHS, of Duke University and Martin Hönigl, MD, of Medical University of Graz, Austria.
Register: https://bit.ly/3OiX1Ez
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Unsurprising news for anyone who was following this event in 2019...
At least 1 US senator concerned that RFK Jr. lied to Congress.
Samoan officials later said his trip bolstered the cred of antivax activists ahead of a measles outbreak that sickened thousands & killed 83, mostly kids under 5. 🛟
At least 1 US senator concerned that RFK Jr. lied to Congress.
Samoan officials later said his trip bolstered the cred of antivax activists ahead of a measles outbreak that sickened thousands & killed 83, mostly kids under 5. 🛟
Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak
Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Unsurprising news for anyone who was following this event in 2019...
At least 1 US senator concerned that RFK Jr. lied to Congress.
Samoan officials later said his trip bolstered the cred of antivax activists ahead of a measles outbreak that sickened thousands & killed 83, mostly kids under 5. 🛟
At least 1 US senator concerned that RFK Jr. lied to Congress.
Samoan officials later said his trip bolstered the cred of antivax activists ahead of a measles outbreak that sickened thousands & killed 83, mostly kids under 5. 🛟
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BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
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Registration is open for the McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social 🎉
I am thrilled to offer a new course "Innovations in Immunizations" - online May 26-29!
Join us in building a community dedicated to improving immunization research, practice & policy 🤩
bit.ly/4tgpScV
I am thrilled to offer a new course "Innovations in Immunizations" - online May 26-29!
Join us in building a community dedicated to improving immunization research, practice & policy 🤩
bit.ly/4tgpScV
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Registration is open for the McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social 🎉
I am thrilled to offer a new course "Innovations in Immunizations" - online May 26-29!
Join us in building a community dedicated to improving immunization research, practice & policy 🤩
bit.ly/4tgpScV
I am thrilled to offer a new course "Innovations in Immunizations" - online May 26-29!
Join us in building a community dedicated to improving immunization research, practice & policy 🤩
bit.ly/4tgpScV
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The @jimboonya.bsky.social lab at Fred Hutch found the use of sirolimus #GVHD prophylaxis in allo HCT recipients was linked to a higher risk for RSV infection, whereas higher serum neutralizing antibody levels were linked to a lower risk in the first 100 days post-transplant. https://wb.md/3Zokzua
RSV Antibody Levels Tied to Posttransplant Infection Risk
After hematopoietic cell transplant, sirolimus use for GVHD prophylaxis is linked to a higher RSV risk, whereas higher serum neutralizing antibody levels are tied to a lower risk within 100 days.
wb.md
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The @jimboonya.bsky.social lab at Fred Hutch found the use of sirolimus #GVHD prophylaxis in allo HCT recipients was linked to a higher risk for RSV infection, whereas higher serum neutralizing antibody levels were linked to a lower risk in the first 100 days post-transplant. https://wb.md/3Zokzua
🚨Still time to register for this free webinar from @idsainfo.bsky.social's Immunocompromised Host Community of Practice and @msgerc.bsky.social
Upcoming @idsainfo.bsky.social Immunocompromised Host COP and @msgerc.bsky.social webinar:
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
🚨Still time to register for this free webinar from @idsainfo.bsky.social's Immunocompromised Host Community of Practice and @msgerc.bsky.social
When you have severe chest pain or a stroke how does AI help you if the closest hospital is hours away?
Or let’s say you need surgery?
Or let’s say you need surgery?
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
When you have severe chest pain or a stroke how does AI help you if the closest hospital is hours away?
Or let’s say you need surgery?
Or let’s say you need surgery?
Simple answer - No.
Do pediatricians make large profits from vaccines? We followed the money. www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/p...
Do pediatricians make large profits from vaccines?
Vaccine critics like to say that pediatricians profit from vaccines. This report found something very different.
www.statnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Simple answer - No.
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It’s World Aspergillosis Day! This article published in JMM examines the prevalence of azole resistance among clinical Aspergillus isolates. Read more about these resistance patterns here: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002112
#WorldAspergillosisDay
#WorldAspergillosisDay
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
It’s World Aspergillosis Day! This article published in JMM examines the prevalence of azole resistance among clinical Aspergillus isolates. Read more about these resistance patterns here: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002112
#WorldAspergillosisDay
#WorldAspergillosisDay
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With continued uncertainty over federal government support for biomedical research, PhD students are struggling to find labs willing to take on new students, @jonathanwosen.bsky.social reports.
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
Tenuous biomedical funding has put first-year Ph.D. students in a bind
First-year biomedical graduate students across the country said labs have been hesitant to take them in due to a tenuous funding environment
www.statnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
With continued uncertainty over federal government support for biomedical research, PhD students are struggling to find labs willing to take on new students, @jonathanwosen.bsky.social reports.
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
Upcoming @idsainfo.bsky.social Immunocompromised Host COP and @msgerc.bsky.social webinar:
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Upcoming @idsainfo.bsky.social Immunocompromised Host COP and @msgerc.bsky.social webinar:
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Feb 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central
"Testing Rationally in Mycology: Using Fungal Diagnostics to Drive Better Antifungal Decisions"
Sign up here:
societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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I spoke with the Daily Mail about the #Nipah outbreak in #India
“Outbreaks like this underscore the importance of strong relationships with global partners—particularly the WHO—whose role in coordinating response and sharing real-time information is essential”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
“Outbreaks like this underscore the importance of strong relationships with global partners—particularly the WHO—whose role in coordinating response and sharing real-time information is essential”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
CDC on alert as deadly virus with no cure sparks COVID-era quarantines
CDC officials told Daily Mail that they were monitoring the outbreak that has sickened at least two people and put nearly 200 people under surveillance.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 AM
I spoke with the Daily Mail about the #Nipah outbreak in #India
“Outbreaks like this underscore the importance of strong relationships with global partners—particularly the WHO—whose role in coordinating response and sharing real-time information is essential”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
“Outbreaks like this underscore the importance of strong relationships with global partners—particularly the WHO—whose role in coordinating response and sharing real-time information is essential”
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Bravo Dr Akova!!
ICHS is honored to list our Council Member Dr. Murat Akova as the recipient of the
2026 ESCMID Lifetime Achievement Award! Visit ICHS.org for the complete announcement, and more ESCMID news. Congratulations Dr. Akova!
2026 ESCMID Lifetime Achievement Award! Visit ICHS.org for the complete announcement, and more ESCMID news. Congratulations Dr. Akova!
January 27, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Bravo Dr Akova!!
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The US government has lost more than 10,000 people with PhDs in the STEM or health fields since Trump 2.0 took office — 14% of the federal civil servants with PhDs in those areas, a @ScienceMagazine analysis shows.
What could possibly go wrong? www.science.org/content/arti...
What could possibly go wrong? www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office
A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies
www.science.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The US government has lost more than 10,000 people with PhDs in the STEM or health fields since Trump 2.0 took office — 14% of the federal civil servants with PhDs in those areas, a @ScienceMagazine analysis shows.
What could possibly go wrong? www.science.org/content/arti...
What could possibly go wrong? www.science.org/content/arti...
Think this is Rachael Lee, MD from UAB not Estelle Darcy @sheaepi.bsky.social
Maybe need to update that flyer?
Maybe need to update that flyer?
January 26, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Think this is Rachael Lee, MD from UAB not Estelle Darcy @sheaepi.bsky.social
Maybe need to update that flyer?
Maybe need to update that flyer?
It is coming here too
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:07 PM
It is coming here too
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Selective silencing of the CDC:
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Selective silencing of the CDC:
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
Once met him in person with one of my mentees, and we were both star struck.
Few can say they have saved as many as Dr Foege did.
#publichealthsaveslives
#vaccineswork
Few can say they have saved as many as Dr Foege did.
#publichealthsaveslives
#vaccineswork
Bill Foege was a public health legend. His loss is profound, particularly at this time. That he died at the end of the week in which the US withdrew from #WHO & the chair of ACIP mused about whether polio & measles vaccination are still needed — no words. www.statnews.com/2026/01/25/w...
Public health giant William Foege, who helped eradicate smallpox, has died at 89
‘I wish we could have spared him from seeing that’: Friends of Bill Foege on his legacy, and his anger over anti-vaccination.
www.statnews.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Once met him in person with one of my mentees, and we were both star struck.
Few can say they have saved as many as Dr Foege did.
#publichealthsaveslives
#vaccineswork
Few can say they have saved as many as Dr Foege did.
#publichealthsaveslives
#vaccineswork
To lose any American to violence is tragic.
To lose someone so young is heartbreaking.
To lose a mother with young children & a healthcare worker dedicated to saving lives is unthinkable.
We are all affected by what is happening in the Twin cities.
Stand up, speak up - now.
#RIP
To lose someone so young is heartbreaking.
To lose a mother with young children & a healthcare worker dedicated to saving lives is unthinkable.
We are all affected by what is happening in the Twin cities.
Stand up, speak up - now.
#RIP
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
To lose any American to violence is tragic.
To lose someone so young is heartbreaking.
To lose a mother with young children & a healthcare worker dedicated to saving lives is unthinkable.
We are all affected by what is happening in the Twin cities.
Stand up, speak up - now.
#RIP
To lose someone so young is heartbreaking.
To lose a mother with young children & a healthcare worker dedicated to saving lives is unthinkable.
We are all affected by what is happening in the Twin cities.
Stand up, speak up - now.
#RIP
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Current Epidemiology and Infection Characteristics of Non-Aspergillus Mold Infections: A Multicenter Study in Australia and New Zealand url: academic.oup.com/cid/article-...
Current Epidemiology and Infection Characteristics of Non-Aspergillus Mold Infections: A Multicenter Study in Australia and New Zealand
We report 421 non-Aspergillus mold infections from Australasia from 2016 to 2023 and observe an increase in cases caused by dematiaceous molds with a decre
academic.oup.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Current Epidemiology and Infection Characteristics of Non-Aspergillus Mold Infections: A Multicenter Study in Australia and New Zealand url: academic.oup.com/cid/article-...
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All in a year’s work. RFK Jr.’s relentless assault on vaccines has been wildly successful for the anti-vaccine agenda and detrimental to us all. A rundown of what he has managed to accomplish in such a short time should terrify everyone. A 🧵
January 23, 2026 at 9:32 AM
All in a year’s work. RFK Jr.’s relentless assault on vaccines has been wildly successful for the anti-vaccine agenda and detrimental to us all. A rundown of what he has managed to accomplish in such a short time should terrify everyone. A 🧵
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The U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization is a shortsighted and misguided abandonment of our global health commitments.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/4jWGJgy
Our statement: https://bit.ly/4jWGJgy
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization is a shortsighted and misguided abandonment of our global health commitments.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/4jWGJgy
Our statement: https://bit.ly/4jWGJgy
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Our new article in @jama.com led by @nathanlo.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Trends in County-Level Childhood Vaccination Exemptions in the US
This study examines US county-level trends in nonmedical and medical exemptions to childhood vaccination requirements.
jamanetwork.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Our new article in @jama.com led by @nathanlo.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Emerging Frontiers in Clinical Mycology: Innovations, Insights, & Impacts
Our report, led by @annaapostolopoulou.bsky.social, on the cutting edge of clinical mycology & future directions, from expert discussion @ the 2024 @msgerc.bsky.social biennial meeting
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Our report, led by @annaapostolopoulou.bsky.social, on the cutting edge of clinical mycology & future directions, from expert discussion @ the 2024 @msgerc.bsky.social biennial meeting
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Emerging Frontiers in Clinical Mycology: Innovations, Insights, & Impacts
Our report, led by @annaapostolopoulou.bsky.social, on the cutting edge of clinical mycology & future directions, from expert discussion @ the 2024 @msgerc.bsky.social biennial meeting
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Our report, led by @annaapostolopoulou.bsky.social, on the cutting edge of clinical mycology & future directions, from expert discussion @ the 2024 @msgerc.bsky.social biennial meeting
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...