Presenters will provide an update on the blood culture media bottle shortage, and strategies will be discussed to prioritize the use of supply based on clinical need   https://societycentral.zoom.us/w/94844822767?tk=-7UiHFn-fsTD8zxDC1kUAIzjGnpT4M9uyXFOT2pcMu0.DQYAAAAWFTEk7xZEVFR1TkRvOVJvT1lvWHpCSUFTbXB3AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases presents topics of interest in pediatric, family practice and infectious diseases clinicians, as well as other professionals. Speakers cover the most recent information on diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections in pediatrics.

Lisa Hiskey, DO, FAAP, Assistant Member in the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will present. Treatment for the First Cytomegalovirus Infection Post-Hematopoietic Cell Transplant in the AURORA Trial: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Phase 3 Trial Comparing Maribavir With Valganciclovir https://societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtd-ygrDwrHdBJeHX6vtmSsIVsrDb3W2HD#/registration

PIDS will participate in the pediatric section sessions on August 5 and a symposium August 7.

Increasing Safety Net Antibiotic Prescriptions for Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Urgent Care Clinics: Results of a Local and National Project Presented by Jennifer McKinsey and Amanda Nedved https://societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ld-2rqzwrG9ygcfh9-wAVOZhrvRk3np7b

PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect is 1 of 3 (Chair, Vice Chair and Vice Chair-elect) positions who work with the broader committee members and the PIDS community to develop the pediatric sessions for IDWeek. This is a 3-year commitment.

Votes are due by 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET)

Supporting diversity and inclusion within a landscape of anti-DEI legislation Presenter: Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI, tenured Professor of Medicine and Senior Vice President and Senior Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence, Vanderbilt University Medical Center https://societycentral.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlf-6urDMiGNf_BVdqM-743XUWFQnv8hjl#/registration