Sharon Tsay gave a very informative update on CDC Antimicrobial Resistance stewardship activities. Interesting trends in prescribing during COVID. Spoiler alert—that initial drop in outpatient abx prescribing didn’t last, but lots of work being done to optimize abx use across settings. #PedsASP2022

Because of gun violence, too many children have missed too many moments. Let’s not miss ours. #EndGunViolence

"Experience around the world has demonstrated that restricting access to legal abortion care does not substantially reduce the number of procedures, but it dramatically reduces the number of *safe* procedures, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality."

Celebrate #AntibioticAwarenessWeek with us as our Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) team takes over! Let’s start with our first ASP Tip of the Month! (1/2)

With RSV, influenza and Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) on the rise, it can be difficult to decide when and what antibiotics to use. Rest assured, a macrolide is usually not needed in our pediatric patients aged 5 or less. Check out our tip for more information. (2/2) 

Let’s start the week with a quizzo to test your knowledge on some concerning side effects and ways YOU can become a better steward! ASP monitors IV-to-PO switch opportunities, assesses beta-lactam allergies, promotes appropriate duration of therapy and so much more!#USAAW22 (1/4)

One of the biggest public health threat is antibiotic resistance. This is especially troublesome after the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding when is it appropriate to use antibiotics? (1/7)

Don’t ask for #antibiotics to treat viruses, like those that cause colds, flu, or #COVID19. Instead, ask your #HCP or #pharmacist how to feel better this sick season. bit.ly/3rKkb7M #BeAntibioticsAware #USAAW22

“Though #antibiotic overuse may have led us into this shortage, better antibiotic stewardship may just lead us out of it,” Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd and Rebecca Same write of the current shortage of #amoxicillin. ow.ly/zxMh50MMjR2

Registration for the 13th Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference (May 31-June 2 in St. Louis and virtual) is now open. All conference info, including abstract submission, is available at pids.org/event/13th-ann…

“Though #antibiotic overuse may have led us into this shortage, better antibiotic stewardship may just lead us out of it,” Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd and Rebecca Same write of the current shortage of #amoxicillin. pew.org/3JZbAcj

This nation was built on peaceful protest. No elected official should lose their job simply for raising their voice – especially when they’re doing it on behalf of our children.

Registration (in person and virtual) for the Annual International Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference remains open. Join us for 3 days dedicated to improving antimicrobials use for children in all settings and helping start and improve ASP. pids.org/event/13th-ann…

Interested in 3 days dedicated to improving antimicrobials use for children in all settings or help in starting/improving your own ASP? Register (in person or virtual) for the Annual Int'l Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Conference 5/31-6/2 in St Louis pids.org/event/13th-ann…

One of many exciting sessions we have planned for #PedsASP2023! Looking forward to seeing everyone in STL next week!

Great opportunity supported by PIDS to present your stewardship-related research at the pediatric ASP Conference! Please re-tweet and consider applying! Jason Newland Rebecca Same CHOP Infectious Diseases