“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.”
Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President

PIDS exists to promote the health of children through the prevention and control of infectious diseases worldwide. We do this through the discovery (innovation) and implementation of strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases around the world (impact) while training future generations of pediatric infectious diseases specialists. As we do this, we are committed to building a professional society that reflects the diversity of those we serve (inclusion). It’s who we are.

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Who we are

PIDS (Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society) is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. Membership is comprised of physicians, doctoral-level scientists and others in the field of pediatric infectious diseases or related disciplines through clinical practice, research, teaching and/or administrative activities.

PIDS works closely with many professional organizations that share its goals, including the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Latin America, The Asian Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Membership in PIDS is open to physicians, doctoral-level scientists and other persons who have training or are in the course of training in infectious diseases or its related disciplines, and who are identified with the discipline of pediatric infectious diseases or its related activities. Membership in PIDS allows you to:

  • Receive a yearly online subscription to the official PIDS publication, the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
  • Keep abreast of the latest advances in pediatric infectious diseases research findings through educational symposia and membership mailings.
  • Ensure that issues unique to pediatric infectious diseases are thoughtfully considered through collaborative projects with other medical associations.
  • Have a voice in planning the future educational needs of pediatric infectious diseases fellows.
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Events

Oct
21-24
IDWeek 2026
Washington, DC
Oct
22
PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner – DC 2026
Washington, DC
Nov
1-4
19th Annual CMV Workshop & ECCI 2026
Athens, Greece
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News & Announcements

President’s Letter from Deb Palazzi – The Power of Showing Up

This year marks the 15th IDWeek, but our tradition of gathering goes back much…
Member Spotlight: Liz Ristagno

Liz Ristagno, MD, FPIDS, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,…
President’s Letter from Deb Palazzi – Six Weeks to Science, Community & Connection

Six weeks from today, many of us will be together in Washington, DC for…
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From Ebola in Africa to Andes hantavirus, explore lessons from recent outbreaks at #IDWeek2026. Join “Latest Outbreaks: Ebola & Hantavirus” to hear insights from experts on these evolving infectious disease threats.

Learn more and register for IDWeek: https://bit.ly/47664it

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PIDS-SHARPS invites you to join Thursday's (Oct 9) session of our ongoing series at 1pm ET. Your presenter for 'ASP and Diagnostic Stewardship in the NICU' will be Jennifer Duchon of Mount Sinai Medical Center. Contact us for registration information.

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Join the next IDSA Foundation Bartlett webinar on Mon. Oct. 19 at 1pm ET to explore RSV prevention products and approaches to implementing monoclonal antibody prevention in birth hospital and outpatient settings, in partnership with @PIDSociety.

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We’re proud to contribute to @MediaplanetUSA’s Future of Healthy Living campaign. Learn more about the importance of prevention, innovation, and public health preparedness in addressing ID threats. Here's our piece on the childhood vaccine schedule: https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/infectious-diseases/americas-best-plan-for-childhood-why-the-vaccine-schedule-matters/

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