Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

“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.

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.

Membership

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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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society - Promoting excellence in the diagnosis, management and prevention of pediatric infectious diseases

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We're excited to welcome our expert presenters for our @SHEA_Epi PIDS 6/25 at 1pm ET IPC webinar 'Infection Prevention and Control in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)': Noa Fleiss, MD, MPH; Andrea Ankrum, MD, MT(ASCP), CIC; Jackie White, MPH, CIC; and Jessica Tran, MPH.

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22 Jun

🚨LAST CALL: Share your story on the BugHub World Stage at #IDWeek2026! IDWeek is looking for presentations that highlight work in ID and lead to greater understanding and patient care.

Submit your proposed presentation by this Wed. June 24: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl

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22 Jun

Get your 🎫 today for ID: Our Legacy - the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner 2026! We look forward to seeing everyone Oct 22. We look forward to seeing everyone in DC. https://pids.org/event/pids-foundation-annual-dinner-dc-2026/

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20 Jun

This October 21-24, IDWeek returns to Washington, D.C. 🏛️ Don’t miss the history, culture, and good eats that D.C. has to offer at the most essential ID meeting of the year.

Register for #IDWeek2026: https://www.idweek.org/registration

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“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

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“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

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News & Announcements

Join the conversation

“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