April Pettit
@aprilcpettit.bsky.social
Physician Scientist caring for PLWHIV, Michigander living in Tennessee, Mom, Hufflepuff, tweets=mine, Go Blue!
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Practice changing plenary #ASH25‼️
Iron is hypothesized to feed infxn & IV iron often avoided in that setting.
>85k people hospitalized w/5 most common bacterial infxns, compared those who recvd IV iron to those who did not.
🩸greater hemoglobin increase
🩸lower mortality at 14 & 90 days
Iron is hypothesized to feed infxn & IV iron often avoided in that setting.
>85k people hospitalized w/5 most common bacterial infxns, compared those who recvd IV iron to those who did not.
🩸greater hemoglobin increase
🩸lower mortality at 14 & 90 days
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Practice changing plenary #ASH25‼️
Iron is hypothesized to feed infxn & IV iron often avoided in that setting.
>85k people hospitalized w/5 most common bacterial infxns, compared those who recvd IV iron to those who did not.
🩸greater hemoglobin increase
🩸lower mortality at 14 & 90 days
Iron is hypothesized to feed infxn & IV iron often avoided in that setting.
>85k people hospitalized w/5 most common bacterial infxns, compared those who recvd IV iron to those who did not.
🩸greater hemoglobin increase
🩸lower mortality at 14 & 90 days
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The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children.
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children.
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
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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.
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
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.
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.
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"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
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We have a spot open for training in our program! Come join our family in Philly. If you want to become a fantastic clinical ID doc in a vibrant and dynamic medical center located in the greatest city (Go bird!) contact us through our DM or [email protected] @febrilepodcast.com
Come train with us at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia! Engage with seasoned faculty in a collegiate and stimulating environment based in the greatest city in the US
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We have a spot open for training in our program! Come join our family in Philly. If you want to become a fantastic clinical ID doc in a vibrant and dynamic medical center located in the greatest city (Go bird!) contact us through our DM or [email protected] @febrilepodcast.com
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OPEN SPOT ALERT! There is an ID fellowship spot available at Boston Medical Center. Incredible team, sane workload (including consult caps and non-teaching service). Highly recommended if you're interested in TB/global health, HIV, SUD, or AMR/stewardship. Message me if interested! #IDsky #MedSky
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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TL;DR: Open positions in an awesome, academically rigorous yet lifestyle-focused ID program in Boston!
I hope everyone matched where they wanted to go! However, if anyone did not match (or did not apply) & is interested in Infectious Diseases fellowship, we have open spots at Tufts Medical Center!
I hope everyone matched where they wanted to go! However, if anyone did not match (or did not apply) & is interested in Infectious Diseases fellowship, we have open spots at Tufts Medical Center!
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
TL;DR: Open positions in an awesome, academically rigorous yet lifestyle-focused ID program in Boston!
I hope everyone matched where they wanted to go! However, if anyone did not match (or did not apply) & is interested in Infectious Diseases fellowship, we have open spots at Tufts Medical Center!
I hope everyone matched where they wanted to go! However, if anyone did not match (or did not apply) & is interested in Infectious Diseases fellowship, we have open spots at Tufts Medical Center!
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you're looking to support journalism, particularly science journalism, I can't think of a better place to give. The Open Notebook builds community and could really use the support.
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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The call for cases to participate in the IDWeek-ESCMID Fellows Exchange Program is open! Two US-based fellows will be selected to participate in the Clinical Grand Rounds session at ESCMID 2026, April 17–21, in Munich, Germany.
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The call for cases to participate in the IDWeek-ESCMID Fellows Exchange Program is open! Two US-based fellows will be selected to participate in the Clinical Grand Rounds session at ESCMID 2026, April 17–21, in Munich, Germany.
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
Submit your case by Dec. 17: https://bit.ly/3JwH6Rl
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ISCI is now accepting applications for the 2026 Practitioner-Oriented Implementation Science Education (POISE) Training! #HIV practitioners will learn implementation science skills to improve locally relevant HIV programs.
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ISCI is now accepting applications for the 2026 Practitioner-Oriented Implementation Science Education (POISE) Training! #HIV practitioners will learn implementation science skills to improve locally relevant HIV programs.
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
Apply by December 17, 2025: bit.ly/4r38vLh
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VUMC 🏥 is recruiting for a PGY2 ID Pharmacy resident 🧫🦠 next year! If you or someone you know is interested, come check out one of our virtual open house sessions.
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
VUMC 🏥 is recruiting for a PGY2 ID Pharmacy resident 🧫🦠 next year! If you or someone you know is interested, come check out one of our virtual open house sessions.
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
We have an amazing team of 4 inpatient, 2 OPAT, 1 peds, and 1 HIV pharmacists (and more) to work with!
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👀 WOW — “Speaker Johnson is stalling Grijalva until Van Epps gets there to cancel out her vote?”
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
👀 WOW — “Speaker Johnson is stalling Grijalva until Van Epps gets there to cancel out her vote?”
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
TN-7 nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social tells us Johnson plans for Van Epps to help him cover up the Epstein files. (His weak answer to NC5 is another clue🕵️ )
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Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
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SHEA is proud to offer several scholarships to support training and professional development in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, & public health.
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
SHEA is proud to offer several scholarships to support training and professional development in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, & public health.
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET!
For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du
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The owner of that other hellsite intentionally amplifying garbage information that is easily explained - and community noted - purely to sow distrust in our elections.
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The owner of that other hellsite intentionally amplifying garbage information that is easily explained - and community noted - purely to sow distrust in our elections.
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
(Sliwa is also on the ballot twice)
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Looking to start or grow your career in Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology with the support of national leaders in the field?
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Missouri Baptist Hospital | Washington University School of Medicine | St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University School of Medicine is hiring for Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Missouri Baptist Hospital . St. Louis, Missouri · Apply on HealtheCareers.com
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November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Looking to start or grow your career in Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology with the support of national leaders in the field?
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
Come join our AMAZING ID Division at WashU and help us build a new IP/HE program at MoBap.
www.healthecareers.com/idsa/job/Med...
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Kash Patel in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Kash Patel in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”
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This was $8.99 last year.
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This was $8.99 last year.
🔥🔥🔥
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🔥🔥🔥
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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RFK Jr. wants to give MORE shots to children?
Q: The president has called for breaking up the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots. Is that something you're going to direct ACIP to consider or take action on?
RFK Jr: We're looking at the feasibility of that now
Q: Can you say anything more?
RFK Jr: ... ... ...
RFK Jr: We're looking at the feasibility of that now
Q: Can you say anything more?
RFK Jr: ... ... ...
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
RFK Jr. wants to give MORE shots to children?
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babies and young children are exposed to as many as 6,000 viruses, bacteria and other substances that stimulate the immune system -- known as antigens -- in a single day. In comparison, the entire pediatric immunization schedule exposes them to 165 antigens, Bryant said.”
This is excellent, detailed reporting on flu vaccines. Bookended by Brent’s heartbreaking story, the rest of the article provides a detailed overview of the extensively documented benefits of flu vaccines while clearly, thoughtfully addressing common misconceptions. @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
Brent’s only risk factor for severe flu was that he hadn’t received a flu shot. His parents reminded Brent, 29, to get his flu shot a couple of weeks before his passing. Brent “said he had it on to-do list, but he just never got around to it.”
www.nbcnews.com/health/cold-...
www.nbcnews.com/health/cold-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
babies and young children are exposed to as many as 6,000 viruses, bacteria and other substances that stimulate the immune system -- known as antigens -- in a single day. In comparison, the entire pediatric immunization schedule exposes them to 165 antigens, Bryant said.”