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The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children.
We're celebrating the upcoming 25th anniversary of the St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference with the 2013 program image. Beale Street, a panda aaaaand Grizz. Registration and hotel info at: pids.org/event/2026-s...
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We're celebrating the upcoming 25th anniversary of the St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference with the 2013 program image. Beale Street, a panda aaaaand Grizz. Registration and hotel info at: pids.org/event/2026-s...
Will you be joining us at PAS 2026 in Boston? Be sure to register for the annual PIDS Reception at PAS on Saturday, April 25 at the Omni Boston Hotel at The Seaport. pediatricinfectiousdiseasessociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Re...
February 4, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Will you be joining us at PAS 2026 in Boston? Be sure to register for the annual PIDS Reception at PAS on Saturday, April 25 at the Omni Boston Hotel at The Seaport. pediatricinfectiousdiseasessociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Re...
The deadline to nominate a speaker for our Hall Clinical & Translational Research Lectureship is today, 2/2. The lecture highlights innovative clinical & translational research on ID of children performed in either inpatient/outpatient setting. Learn more at pidsfoundation.org/caroline-b-h...
Caroline B. Hall Lectureship – PIDS Foundation
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February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The deadline to nominate a speaker for our Hall Clinical & Translational Research Lectureship is today, 2/2. The lecture highlights innovative clinical & translational research on ID of children performed in either inpatient/outpatient setting. Learn more at pidsfoundation.org/caroline-b-h...
The deadline to nominate a speaker for our Stanley A. Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology is Monday (2/2). The lecture honors an individual who has made significant contributions to vaccinology/areas of related science that have impacted children and pediatric ID. pidsfoundation.org/stanley-a-pl...
Stanley A. Plotkin Award – PIDS Foundation
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January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The deadline to nominate a speaker for our Stanley A. Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology is Monday (2/2). The lecture honors an individual who has made significant contributions to vaccinology/areas of related science that have impacted children and pediatric ID. pidsfoundation.org/stanley-a-pl...
Our January member spotlight is Dr. Lara Danziger-Isakov, Assoc Chair of Pediatrics & Prof at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital & U of Cincinnati. She has served PIDS on several committees and also contributed extensively to the St. Jude/PIDS Conference programming. Read more: pids.org/2026/01/28/m...
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Our January member spotlight is Dr. Lara Danziger-Isakov, Assoc Chair of Pediatrics & Prof at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital & U of Cincinnati. She has served PIDS on several committees and also contributed extensively to the St. Jude/PIDS Conference programming. Read more: pids.org/2026/01/28/m...
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Today marks a major moment for child health: the AAP has released its updated 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Updated annually to reflect the latest scientific evidence, this year’s schedule is formally endorsed by 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Today marks a major moment for child health: the AAP has released its updated 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. Updated annually to reflect the latest scientific evidence, this year’s schedule is formally endorsed by 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations.
bit.ly/4r5KbaQ
bit.ly/4r5KbaQ
PIDS joined 11 additional medical and healthcare orgs in endorsing @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2026. Visit pids.org/2026/01/26/p... for more.
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
PIDS joined 11 additional medical and healthcare orgs in endorsing @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2026. Visit pids.org/2026/01/26/p... for more.
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With renewed national attention on childhood immunization policy, the #IDWeek2025 Stanley A. Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology examines natural immunity and congenital CMV transmission, the impact of infection on child health and more.
Access now on demand: https://cdmcd.co/vaAr7L
Access now on demand: https://cdmcd.co/vaAr7L
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
With renewed national attention on childhood immunization policy, the #IDWeek2025 Stanley A. Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology examines natural immunity and congenital CMV transmission, the impact of infection on child health and more.
Access now on demand: https://cdmcd.co/vaAr7L
Access now on demand: https://cdmcd.co/vaAr7L
TODAY @2pm ET: CDC COCA call. Presenters to share current evidence on travel-associated histoplasmosis epidemiology w/focus on cave-associated outbreaks in travelers visiting C and S America, best practices for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9aaf8...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
TODAY @2pm ET: CDC COCA call. Presenters to share current evidence on travel-associated histoplasmosis epidemiology w/focus on cave-associated outbreaks in travelers visiting C and S America, best practices for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9aaf8...
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9aaf8...
Our latest newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition includes the latest letter from the president, @jpidsociety.bsky.social content, request for nominations for our Plotkin and Hall lectures, APP bootcamp info, and more! Let us know your thoughts. 😀
January 14, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Our latest newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition includes the latest letter from the president, @jpidsociety.bsky.social content, request for nominations for our Plotkin and Hall lectures, APP bootcamp info, and more! Let us know your thoughts. 😀
As we approach the 25th year of St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric ID Research Conference, we're reaching into the archives to share the 2003 cover where we went blue for the Blues. Want to be there for our anniversary conference? It's all available at pids.org/event/2026-s...
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
As we approach the 25th year of St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric ID Research Conference, we're reaching into the archives to share the 2003 cover where we went blue for the Blues. Want to be there for our anniversary conference? It's all available at pids.org/event/2026-s...
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📣Registration for #PAS2026 is open!
Join thousands of pediatric professionals for an unforgettable experience full of education, connection, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you in Boston, MA!
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
Join thousands of pediatric professionals for an unforgettable experience full of education, connection, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you in Boston, MA!
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
📣Registration for #PAS2026 is open!
Join thousands of pediatric professionals for an unforgettable experience full of education, connection, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you in Boston, MA!
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
Join thousands of pediatric professionals for an unforgettable experience full of education, connection, and innovation. We look forward to seeing you in Boston, MA!
Register Early: https://ow.ly/PUXo50Xt0OZ
PIDS statement opposing today’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes regarding the organization and presentation of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. Read the full statement at pids.org/2026/01/05/p...
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
PIDS statement opposing today’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes regarding the organization and presentation of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. Read the full statement at pids.org/2026/01/05/p...
CDC COCA Call (Jan 15 at 2pm ET): Current evidence on epidemiology of travel-assoc'd histoplasmosis, w/focus on cave-assoc'd outbreaks in travelers visiting C. & S. America; discuss best practices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment. No registration req'd: t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a91a...
January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
CDC COCA Call (Jan 15 at 2pm ET): Current evidence on epidemiology of travel-assoc'd histoplasmosis, w/focus on cave-assoc'd outbreaks in travelers visiting C. & S. America; discuss best practices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment. No registration req'd: t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a91a...
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New year, new me(eting). Mark your calendars for #IDWeek2026, Oct. 21-24, in Washington, D.C. 🗓️ We’ll see you there!
January 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
New year, new me(eting). Mark your calendars for #IDWeek2026, Oct. 21-24, in Washington, D.C. 🗓️ We’ll see you there!
2026 brings us the 25th Annual St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference. We're looking forward to another tremendous meeting along with 🎉 celebrations of the progress we've made! Visit pids.org/event/2026-s... for more.
December 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
2026 brings us the 25th Annual St. Jude/PIDS Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference. We're looking forward to another tremendous meeting along with 🎉 celebrations of the progress we've made! Visit pids.org/event/2026-s... for more.
Our December Spotlight is Dr. Chandy John. He is the Ryan White Prof of Pediatrics & Prof of Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology & Epidemiology at Indiana Univ & Riley Hospital. Dr. John was elected to the PIDS Board this past October. pids.org/2025/12/23/m...
December 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our December Spotlight is Dr. Chandy John. He is the Ryan White Prof of Pediatrics & Prof of Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology & Epidemiology at Indiana Univ & Riley Hospital. Dr. John was elected to the PIDS Board this past October. pids.org/2025/12/23/m...
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The newest episode of Febrile is out - it's the season finale, can you believe it has been FIVE whole years of Febrile!
This episode shares update on ID fellowship patch and chats with the Pediatric ID Fellows Cup champions from Children's National! They cover a few of the frequently missed ?s
This episode shares update on ID fellowship patch and chats with the Pediatric ID Fellows Cup champions from Children's National! They cover a few of the frequently missed ?s
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The newest episode of Febrile is out - it's the season finale, can you believe it has been FIVE whole years of Febrile!
This episode shares update on ID fellowship patch and chats with the Pediatric ID Fellows Cup champions from Children's National! They cover a few of the frequently missed ?s
This episode shares update on ID fellowship patch and chats with the Pediatric ID Fellows Cup champions from Children's National! They cover a few of the frequently missed ?s
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In a new piece for Positively Aware, HIVMA Board members @jncherabiemd.bsky.social and Julia C. Rosebush, DO, FAAP, FPIDS, also a @pidsociety.bsky.social liaison, outline how federal funding cuts are putting PrEP access and core HIV prevention efforts at risk. #SaveHIVFunding bit.ly/4p25kBG
HIV prevention on the brink—A call to save HIV funding
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December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In a new piece for Positively Aware, HIVMA Board members @jncherabiemd.bsky.social and Julia C. Rosebush, DO, FAAP, FPIDS, also a @pidsociety.bsky.social liaison, outline how federal funding cuts are putting PrEP access and core HIV prevention efforts at risk. #SaveHIVFunding bit.ly/4p25kBG
💉 The Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program—From Training to Practice is a combined educational offering to help combat vaccine misinformation and address vaccine hesitancy. Access any of the 19 online modules by visiting:
pids.org/education-tr...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
💉 The Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program—From Training to Practice is a combined educational offering to help combat vaccine misinformation and address vaccine hesitancy. Access any of the 19 online modules by visiting:
pids.org/education-tr...
pids.org/education-tr...
🚨Seasonal flu CDC COCA Call at 2pm ET tomorrow (12/11). Presenters will share an overview of the burden of influenza disease, discuss recs for influenza vaccination, testing, and treatment for people of all ages for the 2025-26 season. No registration req'd.
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a477...
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a477...
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🚨Seasonal flu CDC COCA Call at 2pm ET tomorrow (12/11). Presenters will share an overview of the burden of influenza disease, discuss recs for influenza vaccination, testing, and treatment for people of all ages for the 2025-26 season. No registration req'd.
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a477...
t.emailupdates.cdc.gov/r/?id=h9a477...
The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬! This issue includes a letter from president Dr. Deb Palazzi, hep B birth dose vax from @jpidsociety.bsky.social, info on our upcoming vax hesitancy and AMR webinars, a tribute to Dr. Stan Shulman, who recently passed at the age of 83 and more.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬! This issue includes a letter from president Dr. Deb Palazzi, hep B birth dose vax from @jpidsociety.bsky.social, info on our upcoming vax hesitancy and AMR webinars, a tribute to Dr. Stan Shulman, who recently passed at the age of 83 and more.
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Each ingredient in a vaccine has a specific function, and certain childhood vaccines require aluminum as an immune-boosting ingredient. Without this ingredient, the vaccines would not work as intended.
Get the facts on aluminum in vaccines: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Get the facts on aluminum in vaccines: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Fact Checked: Aluminum in Vaccines Strengthen Immune Responses, Do Not Cause Autism, Serious Health Issues
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December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Each ingredient in a vaccine has a specific function, and certain childhood vaccines require aluminum as an immune-boosting ingredient. Without this ingredient, the vaccines would not work as intended.
Get the facts on aluminum in vaccines: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Get the facts on aluminum in vaccines: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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The Question of Protection: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Waning Antibody Levels - HBV infection remains a significant public health concern. Universal immunization, incl birth dose vaccinations for infants, is the most effective means to prevent chronic HBV infection.
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The Question of Protection: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Waning Antibody Levels
HBV infection remains an important public health concern. While vaccination against hepatitis B has decreased the incidence of infection, waning antibody l
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December 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Question of Protection: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Waning Antibody Levels - HBV infection remains a significant public health concern. Universal immunization, incl birth dose vaccinations for infants, is the most effective means to prevent chronic HBV infection.
academic.oup.com/jpids/articl...
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The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society has issued the following statement on our deep concerns regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices December meeting and its impact on public health in the United States.
pids.org/2025/12/05/p...
pids.org/2025/12/05/p...
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society has issued the following statement on our deep concerns regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices December meeting and its impact on public health in the United States.
pids.org/2025/12/05/p...
pids.org/2025/12/05/p...