A mom shares how her daughter caught measles as a baby from an outbreak and died years later from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
"It’s hard to tell Renae’s story, but I can hear her saying, “Go on, Mom.” It’s the only thing I can do."
Teared up reading this...
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Graphs comparing Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs. Amoxicillin for acute sinusitis in adults, published online April 18, 2026. Figure 3 shows cumulative incidence curves for treatment failure, new antibiotic use, & adverse events after propensity score matching.
Among adults with #AcuteSinusitis, standard-dose amoxicillin-clavulanate did not reduce treatment failure compared with amoxicillin, while overall failure and hospitalization rates were low in both groups.
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Such a pleasure to speak at #SHEASpring2026 about diagnostic stewardship opportunities in long-term care settings!
New parents? RSV protection = fewer hospital visits. Ask your pediatrician. doh.wa.gov/immunization
Antibiotics and the gut microbiome -
“Clindamycin, fluoroquinolones and flucloxacillin accounted for most of the associations with the abundance of individual species,”
with impact seen 4-8 years after use…
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #IDSky
The State of US Vaccine Policy
w/ Unbiased Science
Latest:
-14 states have filed vaccine lawsuits
-CDC lost its 2 most senior officials in rapid succession
-surgeon general nominee can't bring herself to recommend measles vaccine
-and more!
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The outbreak comes as measles cases are rising across the United States, with multiple states reporting increased activity. Remember, the MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and your best protection against measles.
Black background with the text, "Measles will return, if you don't get vaccinated."
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Such a pleasure to give a Year in Review talk for @vumediid.bsky.social! Check it out here: www.vumedi.com/channel/dr-j... #IDSky
Our #vaccine recommendations remain in place and are based on decades of research and are aligned with the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social. We encourage all families to keep your kids up to date on vaccinations and talk with your health care provider if you have any questions. doh.wa.gov/immunization
A document titled "Statement on Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations" dated January 5, 2026. The statement emphasizes the importance of vaccines in preventing serious health issues and mentions changes in federal recommendations regarding routine childhood immunizations for diseases such as hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, RSV, influenza, and meningococcal disease. The Washington State Department of Health logo is displayed at the bottom.
A statement titled "Statement on Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations" dated January 5, 2026. The document discusses concerns regarding the weakening of routine childhood vaccine recommendations, highlighting potential risks such as lower vaccination rates and increased outbreaks of preventable diseases. It notes that these changes were made without standard scientific review processes involving experts or public input. The bottom features a logo for the Washington State Department of Health.
A digital statement dated January 5, 2026, from the Washington State Department of Health discusses federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. The text emphasizes the state's commitment to evidence-based public health, alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and highlights the effectiveness of vaccines in protecting children's health. It encourages families to keep vaccinations up to date and consult healthcare providers for concerns.
We will continue to follow evidence-based science to protect the health of children here in Washington state. Questions about #vaccines? Please talk to your health care provider and visit doh.wa.gov/vaccines.
The #WestCoastHealthAlliance continues to strongly recommend vaccines to protect our children, noting that rigorous research of millions of people in multiple countries over decades provides high quality evidence that vaccines are not linked to #autism. (1/
DOH reaffirms that vaccines are a proven, essential tool for protecting people’s health. We join health agencies and associations across the country in confirming there is no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to #autism.
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Happy #USAAW25 from the antimicrobial stewardship team at @doh.wa.gov! We created a blog post to educate patients and the general public (amongst other fun plans we have for the week!): medium.com/wadepthealth...
#IDXposts #WAAW25 #BeAntibioticsAware
Last year, we featured Year in Review talks from @ameshaa.bsky.social @diegohijano.bsky.social @drjzpharmd.bsky.social @monicagandhi.bsky.social and more. Check them out here! www.vumedi.com/channel/infe... #IDSky
Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections tied to E coli in meat
The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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I am so excited to announce that my guest speaker episode of the PALTtalk podcast, PALTtalk with JAMDA | September 2025, is now live! Learn more about our new urine PCR consensus statement here: paltmed.org/news-media/p... #IDSky #PALTC
Public health pharmacists identified key publications that advance antimicrobial stewardship (AS) implementation across care settings. This work highlights the role of public health in guiding AS efforts and promoting appropriate antibiotic use.
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In case you missed it: The Vaccine Integrity Project’s recorded meeting reviewing the data on flu, COVID, and RSV vaccine safety and efficacy is now available:
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Our hearts are with the CDC community and the family of the police officer who lost his life in Friday's tragic shooting in Atlanta. Public health work is built on science, compassion, and service to our communities.
While acts of violence can shake us, they will never diminish our commitment to protecting and promoting the health of all Washingtonians. We stand united with public health professionals everywhere who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe and healthy.
Excited to share this news article highlighting our recent publication! Check it out here: bit.ly/46a1tfU
Thrilled to share that the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed)'s Consensus Statement on Urine PCR Testing is published! It was an honor to collaborate with my fellow Infection Advisory Subcommittee members on this vital work. Check it out here: www.jamda.com/article/S152...
