Several concerns were shared in the testimony from Drs. Monarez and Houry during the 3-hour hearing. 1) Pre-approve vaccine recs from ACIP without regard to the evidence, 2) Directives to avoid interactions with career #publichealth scientists and to only work with political appointees, (4/n)

Researchers at UT Health System have published their findings on measles cases using public data to model changes in MMR vaccine uptake. Bottom line: 5% decrease in 💉uptake leads to ⬆️ cases, hospitalizations. Read study here: buff.ly/FtOLK8O

I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to the dedicated microbiologists, scientists and physicians who have served as peer reviewers for ASM Case Reports. Your time, expertise, and thoughtful critique are invaluable contributions that strengthen and advance the practice of clinical microbiology. 🧵2/2

Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific publishing, ensuring that published literature is accurate, rigorous, and impactful. It ensures credibility by subjecting new findings to the critical evaluation of experts who safeguard quality, integrity, and clarity. 🧵1/2

89% of #COVID19 vaccine-eligible children hospitalized had not received the latest recommended vaccine. Among those children who died, 16 were eligible for vaccine; 14 had no record of vaccination. #Vaccinessavelives #getvaxxed

@CDC #ACIP meeting happening now. Can join the discussion live: buff.ly/M0GVcfS
Currently discussing #COVID19 disease in infants.

@ASM.org Case Reports celebrated its 1st birthday! It's been wonderful working with our editor-in-chief, Carey-Ann Burnham, editor Ritu Banerjee, the dedicated members of our editorial board, and ASM staff who work behind the scenes to keep the journal moving-Stef, Shelby, Dinesh. Congratulations!

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. names 8 new members to ACIP panel after dismissing all 17 members of the panel a few days ago citing potential conflicts of interest between panel members and commercial entities. Please read this piece from NPR: buff.ly/Tq1VvZW

So excited to join friends and colleagues at #LabJAM in Sacramento, CA next week. #IamASCLS

Another #FungalFriday. Today we have a rapid growing mold on Sabouraud agar. The organism features broad, non-septate hyphae, and some very characteristic structures (image 3). #ClinMicroSky #IDSky

CDC leaders say cuts affect approximately 1,300 employees, or 10% of the agency workforce. So, the federal government is cutting employees when there is a one of the most severe seasonal influenza outbreaks in recent years, increased avian influenza activity, mpox, and Ebola?

In time for #FungalFridays: a mini-review published in #JClinMicrobiol on the state of diagnostics for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. Senior author is the amazing @ebabady.bsky.social 📸 by me. #ClinMicro #diagnostics
https://buff.ly/40ZdZuF

Bonus post: This is a figure from a CDC MMWR publication summarizing global measles elimination from 2020-2022. The work of dedicated #publichealth servants highlights the impact vaccination. In the absence of measles vaccination, mortality would be significantly ⬆️. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37971951/

Below is the CDC's recommended vaccine schedule for young children (birth to age 6). The combined MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is a 2-dose vaccine. The first dose is given between 12-15 months with the second between 4-6 years. 💉
#Medbluesky #IDbluesky #Microbluesky 4/n

#FungalFriday: Aspergillus spp. seen on Calcoflour white stain from a BAL specimen. #clinmicro #mycology

Yesterday the Rush Antimicrobial Stewardship team honored this micro nerd as the Steward of the Year. I couldn’t be more proud to work with such amazing ID physicians and ID pharmacists. Thank you! 🙏🏻🫶🏻🧫🧬👨🏼‍🔬🔬 #IDSky #MicroSky