News & Announcements

Call for Applications for Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS), The Official Journal of PIDS

Please consider this rewarding opportunity! The PIDS Editor Selection Subcommittee of the Publications Committee seeks applications for the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.  Dr….

What’s in the News: PIDS Supports Universal Masking for Students and School Staff, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Health Care Workers

PIDS recently announced its strong support of universal masking for all school staff and students 2 years of age and older, as well as vaccination against COVID-19 for all eligible, in line…

What’s in the News: AAP Issues New Guideline for Fever in Infants Younger Than 2 Months

A new clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses questions related to evaluating otherwise well-appearing infants between 8-60 days old who develop a fever. The guideline…

Member Spotlight: Dr. David Hyun

David Hyun, MD, is the director of the Antibiotic Resistance Project at The Pew Charitable Trusts, a non-profit, non-partisan policy research organization. The Antibiotic Resistance Project conducts research and advocacy…

Research Funding Opportunity for Fellows and Junior Faculty Announced in July Extended

PIDS has extended the deadline for the research funding opportunity for fellows and junior faculty who identify as underrepresented in medicine (UIM) to October 8, 2021.   Additional details on this opportunity…

Jul. 9, 2021

President’s Letter from Dr. Kris Bryant

This was a week for celebration. Across the United States, new pediatric infectious diseases fellows began their training. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to the newest members…

Updated for COVID-19, Vaccine Handbook App Now Available for Android and iOS Devices

Fully updated for COVID-19 and accessible on Android devices for the first time, the latest version of the Vaccine Handbook App, a comprehensive, practical resource for information about vaccination and…

Dengue Vaccine Recommended for Use in U.S. Children in High-risk Areas

At its recent meeting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted unanimously to recommend use of a three-dose dengue vaccine for children 9 to…

PIDS On Call Webinar

Update on Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Immunization PIDS On Call is a new initiative of PIDS that uses a webinar-based format to bring important clinical issues within pediatric infectious diseases to PIDS…

What’s in the News: Dengue Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates 62.0% Efficacy

A dengue vaccine candidate had 62.0% efficacy against the illness and 83.6% efficacy against hospitalized dengue in children and adolescents, according to recently reported trial results. The data comes from…

What’s in the News: Reports Show Drop in Childhood Vaccinations During Pandemic

Two recent reports highlighted the concerning drop in routine child and adolescent vaccinations during the pandemic and the risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. An analysis of immunization information systems…

What’s in the News: Increase in RSV Cases Prompts CDC Health Alert

Following increases in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity in parts of the U.S., public health officials are encouraging broader RSV testing among patients who present with acute respiratory illness who…

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