Before traveling this holiday season, know how to reduce your risk of getting & spreading infections:
• Get vaccinated.
• Research travel advisories.
• Keep your hands clean.
• If traveling abroad, know where drinking water comes from & how it's treated. #USAAW25
Put your infectious diseases and stewardship knowledge to the test with the Mini Crossword #MedEd game for #WAAW2025. The timer is ticking!
https://t.co/xToxveJ5Zz
Educational game content created by @shaq_MD 🧠
Happy Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day! Are you curious about this critical specialty? ASHP is proud to partner with @SIDPharm to celebrate #IDPharmacistsDay today, May 22. Spread the word on social media about your work and check out important resources and information here: https://t.co/JumLj7CePK
In 2019, Felix became a father.
But his son suffered from persistent vomiting and diarrhoea from early on in life.
The situation worsened as he developed a drug-resistant infection, and despite Felix’s professional background as a paediatrician, obtaining the necessary antibiotics was a big struggle.
Tragically, his son passed away from a bloodstream infection https://t.co/9Vr1016Zzq
#AntimicrobialResistance
Ella has cystic fibrosis – a genetic lung condition that thickens mucus and complicates its removal, often causing recurrent infections and risking permanent lung damage.
She has spent long periods in hospitals, receiving antibiotics that are gradually losing their potency https://t.co/9Vr1016Zzq
#AntimicrobialResistance
Bhakti received long-term treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), involving daily painful injections and medicines with serious side effects.
She had to step back from her career and social life for over a year, enduring repeated hospitalizations due to the drugs’ adverse effects and surgery.
Her experience highlights the critical need for access to shorter, safer treatments for DR-TB https://t.co/9Vr1016Zzq
#AntimicrobialResistance
We're excited to kick off @cdc_AR Antibiotic Awareness Week! We recognize the need to fight Antimicrobial Resistance & celebrate the work of ASP/ID clinicians & researchers
Join us this #USAAW24 as we share insight & hold virtual discussion on how the Fight vs AR Takes All of Us!
We recently celebrated National Penicillin Allergy Day on Sept 28th! 💊 The day penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. 🧫
Assessing & testing for true PCN allergies is critical to ensure patients get the antibiotics they need, both now & in the future! #SIDPAdvocacy
Summer is coming to an end, but outdoor time is in full swing! ☀️ 🌳 Don't forget protection when going out on those fall hikes and use a proper filter before drinking from natural water sources. 🚰
Be informed about #Zoonotic Infections to protect yourself & others! 🐛
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Celebrate the power of vaccines to protect our health & the well-being of our communities. Immunizations are one of the most effective tools in preventing disease & promoting a healthier future for everyone. 💉 💙 #SIDPAdvocacy
Did you know that July 28ᵗʰ is World Hepatitis Day! Join the fight to prevent premature death by promoting vaccinations 💉 and prompt diagnostic testing 🩺 and treatment 💊! #SIDPAdvocacy
Learn more & how to take action here: https://t.co/ovBbzwkjqo & https://t.co/2e1TTKuKDw
Don’t miss it! Your chance to celebrate #IDPharmacistsDay this Wed 5/22 at 12-1pm ET on X, join & share a photo of yourself with the ID Pharmacist in your life. #SIDPAdvocacy#JointheAMSFight 🦠 👩⚕️ 💊
Find out how to celebrate & learn more: https://t.co/Dj4mLK5ADI
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual #IDPharmacistsDay on Wednesday, May 22nd, and prepare to share a photo of yourself with the Infectious Diseases Pharmacist in your life. #SIDPAdvocacy#JointheAMSFight 🦠 👩⚕️ 💊
Find out how to celebrate & learn more: https://t.co/3AF4RXCG6L
Last day to share your story about an ID pharmacist! Please consider sharing how you engaged your community in antibiotic stewardship thru collaboration, overcoming challenges, and/or pt impact! 🤝 💊 @SIDPharm https://t.co/7zTfAplRB5 #JoinTheAMSFight#IDPharmacistsDay
Don’t miss the 4th Annual ID Pharmacists Day on May 22nd! This year's theme is "Join the Fight: Pharmacists Engaging Communities in Antibiotic Stewardship.” Please join the X storm on 5/22 from 12-1PM EST using #IDPharmacistsDay, #SIDPAdvocacy, & #JoinTheAMSFight to celebrate!
#Cdifficile can be devastating side effect of treating infections, but did you know that the specific antibiotic used can impact #Cdiff risk? Check out this infographic to C the diff-erence you can have when selecting antibiotics! #IDxPosts#IDTwitter#Antibiotics#TwitteRx
Join us for the 4th Annual ID Pharmacists Day on May 22nd! This year's theme is "Join the Fight: Pharmacists Engaging Communities in Antibiotic Stewardship.” Please join the X storm on 5/22 from 12-1PM EST using #IDPharmacistsDay, #SIDPAdvocacy, & #JoinTheAMSFight to celebrate!
Did you know that the month of April is dedicated to awareness regarding sexually transmitted infections (STI)? 🦠
Support @CDC STI Awareness Week this April 14th-20th! #STIs CAN be prevented if you #TalkTestTreat during #STIweek & all year long. 💊 #SIDPAdvocacy