The “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans” Executive Order represents a deeply concerning departure from the evidence-based processes that have long guided childhood vaccine policy in the United…
There is something energizing about August. A new academic year is underway, with new trainees, fresh energy and enthusiasm. It is a reminder that pediatric infectious diseases is a specialty…
The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect. This individual will help represent the society and participate in developing the pediatric track…
Danielle Zerr, MD, MPH, FPIDS, is Professor and Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at University of Washington. Additionally, she serves as Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology there, along with being…
One of the greatest strengths of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society has always been its members. Thank you to everyone who participated in our strategic planning vision survey and listening…
The new charter of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices changes the fundamental focus, membership structure and governance of the committee. This will lead…
Andi L. Shane, MD, MPH, MSc, is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Division at Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She…
As someone who lives in the Clear Lake region of Houston, I feel the presence of NASA in my community. Its spirit of exploration is woven into daily life. I…
Carlos R. Oliveira, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health at Yale School of Medicine. He also holds appointments at Yale…
As we move into an exciting new phase of strategic planning for PIDS, I want to take a moment to pull back the curtain on how your Board functions, what…
The revised CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter published yesterday represents the latest attempt to upend U.S. vaccine policy with a focus shifting away from public health toward…
As we move into spring, a season defined by fresh energy, I find myself reflecting on one of the most essential elements of our work in pediatric infectious diseases: partnership….
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