Allison Bartlett MD

Absolutely incredible piece about Dr. Baker, her patience and persistence, and the potential for a GBS vaccine to save thousands of newborns worldwide.

An inspiring and hopeful read - highly recommend for all 💕

As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi

Liquid nitrogen tank always scared me.

Screen shot comparing federal conflict of interest regulations in 1995 vs 2011

The irony of taking my CITI training about Financial Conflicts of Interest, learning about “then”(1995) and “now” (2011) instead of “now” being 2025, with new (conflicted) ACIP installed and president launching perfume line….

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Please stand with @ameracadpeds.bsky.social to protect kids’ health

#PedSky #DFTBA @pidsociety.bsky.social

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Kinda seems like we're going to need a lot more pediatric ID specialists in the near future. The meetID program introduces premed/med students and residents to careers in peds ID, offers complimentary reg + travel stipend for IDWeek. Apply by June 30. #IDSky pidsfoundation.org/awards/meeti...

North Carolina is reporting its first case of measles in a child visiting the state. Duke Children's pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Ibukun Kalu answers some of the most common questions from families about protecting children from measles.

#Measles

In the latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social, the BALANCE trial comparing 7 days of antibiotic treatment with 14 days of treatment in patients with bloodstream infection is explained. Access the article for free: nej.md/DrG19

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Large crowd at protest

Protest crowd

Protest crowd

Chicago #NoKings protest

The ACIP, before and after

PIDS has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented firing of all 17 current members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. "Removing vaccine experts from developing thoughtful policy will harm all Americans, particularly our children." #IDSky
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Today RFK Jr. fired every member of ACIP, the CDC committee that makes vaccine recommendations. Children will die. This is not ok. Lindsey Graham enabled this.

Secretary Kennedy’s allegations about the integrity of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are completely unfounded and will have a significant negative impact on Americans of all ages.

Our statement: bit.ly/3SGaDcb

My mother’s experience as a peds resident in the 70s was so different from mine in the 2000s thanks to HIB vaccine (and many others). As a #PedsID doc I do NOT want to go back.

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Measles: How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic This webinar will feature CDC experts as they cover current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition of measles, the importance of vaccination, and how health care providers can prepare for and respond to measles, including infection control and prevention.

Upcoming Project First Line Webinar: May 15th, 11am ET. CME credit. To register:
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Differences in measles antibody titers among IVIGs and hyperimmune globulins Click on the article title to read more.

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Check this out: Infectious Diseases 2 is in room 328 from 1-2:30pm HT here at #pas2025! PIDS member Jennifer Read co-moderates presentations from members Dr. Emma Mohr (Univ of WI) on Zika-exposed infants and Dr. Jessica Snowden (Univ of TN) on SARS-CoV-2 RECOVER-Pediatrics Study Findings.

PedsID here- my patient weights on service often range from 0.4 kg to 104 kg! Quite a spread.

I tried to watch and listen, but kept getting distracted. Where’s their PPE? This is MEASLES! Gowns, gloves, N95….isolation room? Maybe some hand hygiene?

📅 Mark your calendars! Dr. Colleen Kelley (HIVMA Chair + Emory Infectious Diseases specialist) will testify before Congress on Wednesday, April 9 to advocate for continued funding in HIV care, prevention, and research.
Watch live: bit.ly/4ldwVim
#SaveHIVFudning #EndHIVEpidemic #TheFightForOurLives

RFK Jr. Orders Removal Of Sinks From HHS Bathrooms WASHINGTON—As part of a sweeping overhaul of the building’s plumbing system, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly ordered the removal of sinks Tuesday from all bathrooms in the Department of Health and Hu...

Sadly, this post from @theonion.com is quite believable….

My first post on BlueSky, I could not access the same handle as my X (someone hacked into that one):

So it's @peterhotez for X and @peterhotezmdphd for BlueSky

I'm a pediatric-vaccine scientist based in Houston TX at our Texas Medical Center

Says deer tick, dog tick, Luna tick. With pictures below each.

My wife’s (the ID doc) favorite sign from today in Chicago.

Why we keep going Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately.

This 👇

"Reimagining public health is essential. But tearing it down with no plan to rebuild isn’t transformation. It’s sabotage." via @kkjetelina.bsky.social

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We cannot do the complex and serious work of protecting Americans from infectious diseases amid this chaos and confusion.

Our statement on April 1 HHS Job Cuts: www.idsociety.org/news--public...

List of cdc offices removed.

These are the divisions eliminated in CDC. Apparently the man who claims he’s going to address chronic conditions does not want smoking or miner’s health addressed, or lead poisoning, to name just a few.

Because he’s not really trying to address chronic illness. He just wants to remove vaccines.

There’s no better place to see the good in the world than a children’s hospital! Amazing colleagues, too.

Great way to start the week: Children’s Hospital Association Quality Leaders sharing “one thing I love about my job”- I’m filled with optimism, gratitude, comaraderie, and support in the struggle to make things better for our patients, families, staff and communities.

Love that #PedsID is so collegial that email to list-serv advertising an academic position included the option from Division Chief to “text or call me at ###” if you are interested! PedsID is the best bunch of folks work with even when the world’s on fire @nationwidekids.bsky.social