“This is not a system failure. It is a system working exactly as it was intended. And that’s the problem.”
👏 👏 👏 @darcy-id-doc.bsky.social #idsky @cidjournal.bsky.social
“This is not a system failure. It is a system working exactly as it was intended. And that’s the problem.”
👏 👏 👏 @darcy-id-doc.bsky.social #idsky @cidjournal.bsky.social
Omg - prostate cancer ad! Hilarious! And hopefully effective!
09.02.2026 01:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
My close friends know that one of my mantras is "if you don't laugh, you'd have to cry". This one just made me splurt my coffee.
#IDSky #vaccines
(bonus points for their repurposing of the "corona" lyric)
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
25.01.2026 01:18 — 👍 47146 🔁 18187 💬 1015 📌 1851
Grateful for the advocacy of my colleague Dr. Julia Rosebush and her med student mentee Chuka Onuh. IL working to ensure access to science-based vaccine recommendations (and insurance coverage) but the misinformation damage needs our attention regardless.
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
IDSA liaison to ACIP, Flor Munoz, MD, FIDSA, questions the ACIP’s proposed decision to change the schedule for newborn hepatitis b vaccinations.
04.12.2025 17:35 — 👍 13 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
Hey #PedsID fam- what are you doing to support hcwvshunger? I just made my 3rd donation. Feedthechildren.com has an 8x match…. Or consider the chicagosfoodbank.org #KidVengers
hcwvshunger.org
Calling all #KidVengers 🦄 - Donation matching!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
28.11.2025 22:10 — 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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
Love the name you’ve given that. Henceforth adopting same.
06.11.2025 19:50 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Join us on November 5th at 1:30 pm ET for SHEA's Raising the Bar: How to Advocate for Resources for Effective Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Teams.
Register here: bit.ly/48XKVJC
The always amazing @drjudystone.bsky.social and Dr. Judith Feinberg just published an important piece on why it is critical for healthcare providers under the age of 65 years to be vaccinated against COVID19.
30.10.2025 22:01 — 👍 118 🔁 45 💬 5 📌 2
We want your ideas for IDWeek 2026 sessions! Now is your chance to share either a full session proposal, which includes potential moderators, speakers and more, or simply a quick topic idea.
Session suggestions are due this Friday, Oct. 31: https://bit.ly/43u2j4Y
Woman standing in front of scientific poster
Man standing in front of scientific poster
Group of adults posing in front of a balloon arch
Univ of Chicago PedsID trainees and graduates representing at #IDWeek2025
21.10.2025 19:50 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
For almost 40 years, International Infection Prevention Week has showcased the importance of stopping the spread of infections.
Thank you to all our infection preventionist SHEA members for your dedication and leadership in keeping healthcare safe!
🎤 What is Hamilton star Javier Muñoz’s go-to karaoke song? (Spoiler: it’s a classic.) Hear why he’s excited to be part of #IDWeek2025 and why he has faith in ID professionals everywhere.
Watch Javier host and perform at the IDWeek Opening Plenary TODAY at 3:45pm ET: https://bit.ly/4nZZhOj
Thanks for compiling this for the team!
Can’t wait to check out the amazing stuff going on at #UchicagoID
The first d b
Starting #IDWeek2025 with the great pediatric ID debates in Mano-a-Mano!
19.10.2025 17:34 — 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0Peds in a nutshell.
14.10.2025 14:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.
When you want information, ask your doctor.
It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
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.
14.08.2025 18:19 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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….
01.07.2025 14:56 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Senate switchboard (202) 224-3121
Please stand with @ameracadpeds.bsky.social to protect kids’ health
#PedSky #DFTBA @pidsociety.bsky.social
Box with meetID logo and the 2025 application deadline for IDWeek displayed. PIDS and PIDS Foundation logos in lower corners.
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...
27.06.2025 17:27 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.06.2025 10:53 — 👍 86 🔁 31 💬 3 📌 7
People waiting at train station
Large crowd at protest
Protest crowd
Protest crowd
Chicago #NoKings protest
14.06.2025 18:34 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The ACIP, before and after
13.06.2025 22:44 — 👍 76 🔁 52 💬 1 📌 4
