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David Amado Vidal
@holdthelamp.bsky.social
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R. IPC Nurse

Broken English, French, Spanish and others...Here to exchange knowledge, mainly about health. Open conversations are always welcome; I only block if gross incivility or pseudoscience. #NurseSky #IDSky
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idsainfo.bsky.social
The ACIP decision to discontinue the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine will cause harm.

As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
After reading this short article, I have a question: In La Fe Hospital ( Spain ) screening, they published that rectal screening detects the most #cauris ICU cases ( www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10... ) . I don't fully understand this dichotomy. Does anyone have an hipótesis? #IDSky #candida #candidozyma
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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enirenberg.bsky.social
It's less about efficacy than safety. Fundamentally, the childhood vaccination schedule is so dense in the beginning because kids have no immune memory to protect them from these diseases and that is the period they are most vulnerable. Delaying the vaccines increases the duration of vulnerability.
What timing of vaccination is potentially dangerous for children younger than 2 years?
Vaccine-preventable diseases still occur although measured coverage rates at 2 y of age are high. The occurrence of these diseases may be explained in part by untimely, that is, late vaccination. Our objective was to identify potentially dangerous ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
Our grandmothers’ habit of opening the windows every day to air out indoor spaces was full of wisdom and remains relevant today. If outdoor air is of sufficient quality and we are not experiencing extreme ambient conditions, in general indoor spaces should be aired out daily. #nurseSky #publichealth
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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cpiasna.bsky.social
Instruction du 12/11/25 relative au port du masque obligatoire dans les ES et ESMS pour la prévention des infections respiratoires aigües (IRA)

🎯Réduire le risque d'IRA dans chaque établissement (sanitaire ou médico-social)

urlr.me/YVkQEx
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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samhorwich.bsky.social
Been laying low on bluesky for a couple of months now, but I'm happy to announce a new data dashboard from @capublichealth.bsky.social. The C. auris & Carbapenemase-producing Organism (CPO) dashboard is up and running! Please share with anyone who might be interested www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHC...
California Department of Public Health
www.cdph.ca.gov
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
Despite its intimate scale, the "Musée Saint-Raymond" in Toulouse (France) houses an exquisite collection of Roman statuary like this 👇🏼
romaaeterna.bsky.social 🏛️ Roma Aeterna 🏛️ @romaaeterna.bsky.social · 14d
Bustes de Marc Aurèle et Septime Sévère retrouvés dans la villa romaine de Chiragan et exposés au musée Saint-Raymond de Toulouse.
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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ecdc.europa.eu
#JustPublished!
#ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season.

Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K.

Press release:
bit.ly/3JZtkH2
ECDC recommends vaccinating without delay due to early flu circulation
Influenza detections are increasing unusually early in European Union/European Economic Area countries (EU/EEA) compared to previous years, with a timing three to four weeks earlier than the two most ...
www.ecdc.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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efnbrussels.bsky.social
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics accelerate #AMR, making infections harder to treat and increasing risks for patients. Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional, such as nurse prescribers. Responsible use today protects lives tomorrow.

#EFN #EAAD2025
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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ecdc.europa.eu
Can an outbreak of C. auris in a hospital setting be managed?

On #EAAD2025 - watch the story of a successful fight lead by intensive care specialist - Dr Paula Ramírez & microbiologist - Dr Alba Cecilia Ruiz from La Fe University Hospital in Valencia, Spain.

youtu.be/jD7rwlFXWzI
#IDsky #EpiSky
Fighting a Candida auris outbreak - healthcare workers leading the change | #EAAD2025
YouTube video by ECDC
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November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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romaaeterna.bsky.social
Fresque de la Domus Transitoria de Néron sur le Palatin. Elle est exposée dans le musée du Palatin à Rome.
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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angierasmussen.bsky.social
I've got a bad feeling about the upcoming flu season, given the fact that there are a bunch of subtypes at this party with the potential to wreak varying amounts of havoc. So I broke it all down here.
open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...
The Real Subtypes of the 2025 Flu Season
Have you ever been to a party where you sensed the messiness before it happened?
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reposted by David Amado Vidal
ecdc.europa.eu
#JustPublished:

Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations.

Germany has reported the detection of wild #poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a wastewater sample from Hamburg. 𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲.

#Polio #IDsky #EpiSky
Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations
Germany’s health authorities have reported the detection of wild poliovirus type 1 in one wastewater sample in Hamburg.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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jon-otter.bsky.social
Just written a new blog on the latest #espaur report: ESPAUR 2025: antibacterial resistance and the emergence of Candidozyma auris in England- reflectionsipc.com/2025/11/14/e...
ESPAUR 2025: antibacterial resistance and the emergence of Candidozyma auris in England
The latest ESPAUR report (2024–2025) paints a sobering picture of AMR in England. While prescribing practices have improved in some areas, the resistant infections are increasing, and new threats l…
reflectionsipc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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ecdc.europa.eu
🧒 Marking the start of the 2025/26 season for respiratory diseases in Europe, we are issuing a rapid scientific advice on effective ways to mitigate the impact of #RSV disease in infants through immunisation interventions.

Read more on our portal: bit.ly/4qSWLex
#IDsky #EpiSky #UnitedInProtection
Protecting infants against respiratory syncytial virus this winter — ECDC issues advice
ECDC has issued a rapid scientific advice on effective ways to mitigate the impact of RSV disease in infants through immunisation interventions.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by David Amado Vidal
onisillos.bsky.social
"Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday."

theplanet.substack.com/p/mamdani-pr...
Mamdani Proves That Americans Want What We in Europe Already Have
On the warning signs we recognize and the hope we share
theplanet.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
“Thank you” is the least that should be said to her. The ingratitude some show should be ignored, or in some cases, reported to the police. All my support to her and to our #IDsky community: You are light, please, don’t let the darkness ruin your day.
siouxsiew.bsky.social Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles @siouxsiew.bsky.social · Nov 3
It’s nuts the crap people believe about me. Someone even thinks I leafleted schools to scare boys into getting vaccinated! That may just sound silly, but misinformation and disinformation like this means some people want me and others like me jailed or even dead. It’s heartbreaking.
Screenshots of comments left on Facebook. Comment one reads: "She's a fat pinked haired freak show, imagine that fat cun+ giving out health advice". Comment two reads: "You are an absolute nutjob!!! And YOU should be un prison!!! And you are a LIAR, and a attention seeker, You should be embarrassed and ashamed of yourself!!! NOBODY GIVE THIS WITCH MONEY !!! SHE IS A LIAR !!" Comment three reads; "Fuck off bitch, fuck what u think". Comment four reads: "You're a joke hopefully we get covid tribunals soon Seems to me like you were wrong along, and worst still, you KNEW you were wrong yet you were blindly guided by the "science" of Comrade Jacinda. You need to be held accountable". Comment five reads: "You don't deserve a cent. From anyone. Our corrupt politicians stupidly gave you a public platform to spew your garbage. You lied to the country about covid, deaths, cases, lockdowns, masks, social distancing and safe and effective vaccines. You lied, people died. And you gaslit those good people bravely standing up and telling the truth. You and your woke lying mates created the fear and confusion amongst our people. You should be tried, charged and jailed for the damage you have done". Comment six reads: "Hope you're absolutely bankrupt evil pink-haired lying witch". Comment seven reads: "how much money did you make from all those media appearances during covid?? Surely enough to cover your legal fees????". Comment eight reads: "You're a fat pinked haired hack". The final comment reads: "So are school boys still able to ejaculate after getting covid (thinking face emoji) you said they would not be able to in the leaflets you distributed to schools?? you should be the one being sued for your bullshit information during Covid, you made millions of public money telling lies you sick twat".
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
@idsainfo.bsky.social @cidrap-asp.bsky.social @drrossanarosa.bsky.social 🙏 I’d like to ask the N. & South American #IDsky comm. to show moral support to Europeans in their fight to prevent a regulation from banning OH sanitizer in Europe. It's explained here:
open.spotify.com/episode/4baP...
Hands Up For Ethanol
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
I can say it in many languages, but please, when a doctor or a nurse advises you, get vaccinated and vaccinate your loved ones: 🇫🇷 Faites-vous vacciner !, 🇪🇸 ¡Vacúnense!, 🐴Vacuneu-vos!, 🇵🇹Vacinem-se!, 🇮🇹Vaccinatevi!
November 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
No words to describe this wonder👇🏼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQB...
November 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
holdthelamp.bsky.social
🧛🏼The #halloween episode of the 'Sensible y resistente' podcast has arrived, and as always with them, rigor and a sense of humor go hand in hand. If you are an #IDsky pro. and fluent in #spanish , don't miss it: www.ivoox.com/historias-te...
Historias de Terror II: Reacciones adversas a los antimicrobianos - Sensible y Resistente - Podcast en iVoox
Escucha este episodio de Sensible y Resistente gratis en iVoox. En este terrorífico episodio especial de Halloween, exploramos las reacciones adversas a antimicrobianos. Conversamos con el Dr. Santi G...
www.ivoox.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reposted by David Amado Vidal
davidho.bsky.social
In a win for the arts and universal basic income, Ireland plans to make permanent a $1,500-a-month pilot program for artists, citing benefits to creativity, mental health, and financial stability.
Ireland plans to make a $1,500 a month basic income for artists permanent
Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts experiment has given creatives a weekly payment for three years. Now, a permanent program could be on the way.
www.businessinsider.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Looking for something to read with your tea this weekend? Try this new explainer on the #mycobiome! Learn about the 🍄fungi that live in your body, and why this matters for your health. New from me in The Conversation:
#immunosky 🧪

theconversation.com/the-fungi-li...
The fungi living in the body play an important role in health – here’s what you should know about the ‘mycobiome’
The ‘mycobiome’ refers to the hundreds of species of fungi that normally live on and in our body.
theconversation.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Reposted by David Amado Vidal
ecdc.europa.eu
🎙️ Hear #ECDC expert Angeliki Melidou on #ECDCOnAir explain why multiple viruses circulate together each winter and how we can reduce transmission.

👉 Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir67
📈 Explore current data: erviss.org

#WinterBugs #HealthSecurity #StaySafe
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Reposted by David Amado Vidal
pharmageddon.bsky.social
Infectious disease crossword! 🧩

In celebration of the Epipocalypse Kickstarter, I'm sharing a new crossword puzzle every Monday. Answers posted Fridays.

Our final crossword! Vaccine-preventable infections!

#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 AM