Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
@drjzpharmd.bsky.social
AMS PharmD🦠💊at WA State Department of Health. Views are my own. Reposts 🚫 endorsements
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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/
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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/
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
Washington State Department of Health statement on vaccine safety and autism claims
For immediate release: November 21, 2025 (25-139) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
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
#IDXposts #WAAW25 #BeAntibioticsAware
3 Important Things to Know About Antibiotics
This Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn when you might need an antibiotic — and when these medications won’t help
medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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
#IDXposts #WAAW25 #BeAntibioticsAware
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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.
doi.org/10.1017/ash....
doi.org/10.1017/ash....
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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.
doi.org/10.1017/ash....
doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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:
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.youtube.com/watc...
August 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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:
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.youtube.com/watc...
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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.
August 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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.
Reposted by Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM
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.
August 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
PALTmed calls on providers to stop using routine PCR urine tests for UTIs
An expert panel convened has recommended against the routine use of PCR tests to diagnose urinary tract infections.
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
A Need for a Time-Out: A Consensus Statement From the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) on the Use of Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing for Urinary Tract Infections
Identification and appropriate treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is challenging
in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Urine polymerase chain reaction
(PCR) has emerged as a rap...
www.jamda.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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...