The Infectious Disease Association of California serves physicians, pharmacists, and nurses with an interest in infectious diseases, HIV, and infection control.
California, USA
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Cellex and Mayo Clinic Launch Tests to Determine COVID-19 Immunity from Previous Exposure | BioSpace biospace.com/article/fda-app… #jobs
FDA Allows Use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for Severely Ill Patients Under Emergency IND infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com…
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Repeat after me: Old people are not disposable, not during the coronavirus crisis or ever nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-o…
If you are looking for reliable information on the current 2019 nCoV outbreak, check out @IDSAinfo’s resource webpage. The page has been developed by ID professionals and is a credible resource for information.
idsociety.org/public-health/…
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Wearing a facemask is not necessary protection against #COVID19.
IDSA shares the four things you need to know in a new infographic: bit.ly/3cejXxy
Registration Opens for 2020 IDAC Winter Symposium, March 7, in Oakland, CA. idac.org/upcoming.php
Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections. says the World Health Organization. who.int/news-room/detail/17-…
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The Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report released today by @CDCgov sheds light on the growing public health crisis of antibiotic resistance. IDSA urges policy makers to respond to the report’s warning with investments & commitment. bit.ly/2CCZnX0 #DISARMSuperbugs
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The first new strain of #HIV that’s been identified in 19 years, HIV-1 Group M, subtype L, has been discovered by a group of researchers in Chicago. bit.ly/2WRQodG #EndHIVepidemic
Hospitals Should Replace Infection-Prone Scopes With Safer Models, F.D.A. Says
nytimes.com/2019/08/29/healt…
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Registered for @IDCalAssoc Advanced #antimicrobialstewardship Symposium in Oakland!
idac.org/upcoming.php
Looking forward to learning from @jpogue1 @idpharmd @Keith_S_Kaye @Marisa_Holubar, Erin Epson @CAPublicHealth, George Sakoulas, and Raymond Chinn 👍
Cal Infectious Dis. retweeted
Super proud of our team showing #bedside #nurses can improve outcomes in #antimicrobialstewardship and #infectionprevention. Let's get out of our silos and work together! This was our model & initial proof of concept, we need more experimentation & study! @RitaOlans @IDroadrunner
NEW 🔥study @DHpharmd @IDroadrunner @RitaOlans demonstrates successful engagement of bedside nurses in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention activities. #IDTwitter #NurseTwitter sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
One Week to Pre-Register for
Advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium
July 13, 2019 -- Marriott Hotel, Oakland, CA
idac.org/upcoming.php
Several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility for small dogs.
nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
The first ever genetically engineered virus has successfully treated a case of antibiotic-resistance in a human being. on.wsj.com/2HaaIkg
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Vaccines are the best way to protect children from 14 serious diseases by age 2. As #NIIW’s 25th anniversary approaches, we’ll explore #HowVaccinesWork and their impact on keeping families healthy. Join us in saying #ivax2protect next week: bit.ly/2oIrnjo
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As measles cases in the U.S. reach the highest level in 25 yrs, 200+ students & staff at universities in LA have been placed under quarantine. IDSA spokesperson Dr. Saad Omer (@SaadOmer3) explains why the quarantine is a necessary measure. bit.ly/2UITj5Q #measlesoutbreak
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The longer these #measles outbreaks continue, the greater the chance measles will again get a sustained foothold in the US. #Vaccination is the best way to protect against measles. Read more from @Reuters: reut.rs/2J5PbuH