"Knees or trees, either way you're still lynchin' me..." Powerful all the way through. Thank you @AfricanaCarr. Thank you @NickCannon. I'm listening, humbly.

New #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA has released updated evidence-based recommendations on administering age-appropriate Influenza and RSV vaccinations in populations with compromised immunity. https://t.co/8GXYQ2AyYL

Spent a lot of time at #IDWeek2025 thinking about life as an ID specialist in the USA one year ago compared to now. Summary: Times are tough, but the community and people remain strong. Stay that way, everyone. (Plus can't-miss bonus video.)

Trump's #Tariffs are being added to our lab supply order costs (for specialized reagents that have no domestic source) at a time when NIH funding is restricted - a double whammy for stressed research labs.

What a disaster for U.S. science. We are losing the future–and no one benefits from this, really no one. Humankind loses when we stop doing science.

Still time to register! Reasons to attend: - updates on antibiotics, vaccines - "can't miss" ID diagnoses - expert approaches to C diff, H pylori, STIs, tick- infections ... - hepatitis/HIV PrEP for PCPs ... and MORE! Live-stream--attend from anywhere! https://t.co/h8YoHJI0CY

@Mollyploofkins And you guys claim "the left" has to tone down the rhetoric? Elon has MILLIONS of followers. Completely irresponsible of him. Kirk did not deserve to be killed, but he was no saint and the treatment he is getting is all political theatre. It's all bullshit.

Also posted on bluesky—a GREAT Friday in the Osler Medical Residency with #firmofchoice ACS Rounds highlighting the volume exam, the nuances of a syncope history and more—plus master SAR Teaching by Barker Boss @stanwyck_lynn on tachyarrythmias #oslerpride @StephanieA58255

There it is: admitting they’re changing vaccine policy to address ‘concerns,’ not because of any scientific evidence. ACIP’s mandate is to follow data, not public opinion. When you sacrifice evidence-based medicine to appease political constituencies, children pay the price.

I watched the 1st meeting day of RFK Jr’s handpicked committee of vaccine advisors that encapsulates the proceedings. It was utterly depressing. 1/

This will be absolutely devastating in the medical field. ~30% residents are international medical graduates & ~10k of 43k residency spots are filled by docs with H1-B visas. Previously the h-1B fee was <$5,000. No hospital will pay a $100k fee for a $55k resident salary.

For us ID doctors, the CDC has been a rock. Data, guidelines, surveillance, travel advice -- all there, vetted by experts, referenced, reliable. Perfect? No. But watching its dismantling now breaks my heart. Some thoughts:

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Of all RFK Jr's dangerously wrong opinions - his attack on HPV vaccines is the worst (and that really is saying something) HPV vaccines like Gardasil PREVENT cancer - so effectively that cervical cancer is on the way to ELIMINATION in places like Scotland, Sweden and Australia.

https://t.co/4DHTUyVpFU I’m sharing this article in hopes that it’s instructive. We shouldn’t be in this position. In the words of a United Healthcare representative quoted here…”the truth matters”. I couldn’t agree more.

Hey @SyneosHealth AnswerSuite - it seems like it might be a violation of #HIPAA if I were to report patient interactions at this frequency. HIPAA law says clinical encounter dates more specific than year are Protected Health Information, AFAIK. Am I mistaken? #PrivacyMatters

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Samantha Garza. In honor of Sam's life, we invite you to donate in her memory to fund brain tumor research. Thank you to everyone who supported Sam throughout her battle. We love you forever, Sam. https://t.co/UY8r8g4MXD

Fiona Havers, a senior expert at CDC until her resignation in protest days ago, oversaw important databases & helped inform vaccine strategy. RFK Jr's unilateral policy moves, without evidence-based process, were too disturbing. #Respect @JHMed_ID CNN

This claim about the Amish deserves correction with actual data. 🧵

ID in the News: #DrRichardChaisson discusses decades of impact of #HIV research and the #RyanWhiteProgram What Fate Awaits U.S. HIV Research and Programs? https://t.co/w8cxNMbtVu @IDSE_Online

Joel Blankson recognized for outstanding science, mentor/sponsorship, service, and clinical leadership - a #JanewayFirmofGiants star! #OslerPride - look at that Osler Tie on display! @OslerResidency @JHMed_ID @JohnsHopkinsDOM https://t.co/DBsxSJKeqb