“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

PIDS Response to ‘Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans’ Executive Order

The “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans” Executive Order represents a deeply…
President’s Letter from Deb Palazzi – Lessons That Endure

There is something energizing about August. A new academic year is underway, with new…
OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2026

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek…
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pidsociety PIDS @pidsociety ·
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Last week’s executive order on childhood vaccines reinforced the need for expert peds ID voices in the public space. Join the PIDS Foundation for Advocacy in Action: Clinician Roles in Community and Policy Engagement on Thursday, 8/ 20 at 1pm ET. Contact us for registration info.

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15 Aug

What’s new in epidemiology and infection control? Explore #IDWeek2026 sessions covering the latest research, emerging infectious threats, and strategies to advance public health.

Browse IDWeek's Epi & Infection Control track in the Interactive Program: https://bit.ly/4gxse2z

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pidsociety PIDS @pidsociety ·
14 Aug

The next PIDS CORE Grand Rounds will be this coming Tuesday, August 18 at 1pm ET. You are invited to join us for 'Opportunities & Experiences of International Graduates Outside the United States'. Contact PIDS for registration information.

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pidsociety PIDS @pidsociety ·
13 Aug

PIDS-SHARPS has partnered with Sustainabil-ID for today's (Aug 13) 1pm ET session. Contact us to register for Development of a Calculator to Measure the Environmental Footprint of Antimicrobials/Examining Plastic Use in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia.

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