The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) is an independent organisation founded by physicians, pathologists and scientists across Australasia.
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March 24th is World TB Day. This year’s theme is " Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver" and serves as a bold call for hope, urgency, and accountability.
#WorldTBDay #EndTB #HealthForAll #ASID #InfectiousDiseases
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INTREPID WEBINAR SERIES
The next in the series is scheduled for a fortnights time.
Thursday 20 March 2025 - Clostridium difficile
6.30pm AEDT
Moderator: Sarah Allen
Speaker: Dr Emily Tucker
Register bit.ly/4iqZiHz .
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Congratulations on completing your RACP training and achieving fellowship!
This is a significant milestone in your career as an infectious diseases physician, and we encourage you to upgrade your ASID membership from Associate to Full.
See bit.ly/3FbAx48 for details.
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ANZMIG Educational Webinar Series 2025
The next ANZMIG Webinar is being held on12th March 2025 7pm AEDT
Register bit.ly/3F9VJY3
Interesting fungal case you'd like to present at a future meeting?
Please email lucy.c.crawford@gmail.com
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Congratulations to Ms Susina Yatapya winner of the Alpers Award for Excellence in Health Research. The Award will fund her travel to Canberra, Australia, where she will attend the Australasian Society for Infectious Disease’s Annual Scientific Meeting.
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The worsening melioidosis outbreak in Queensland has been a focus for the advocacy group. The Australasian Society of Infectious Diseases said cases of melioidosis had been gradually increasing over the last few years.
Read the full article - ab.co/4i3XhkU
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On this International Women’s Day, ASID's EDI committee would like to celebrate all the remarkable contributions of women in infectious diseases and microbiology.
#internationalwomensday, #asid, #womeninhealth, #womeninID, #infectiousdisease
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EarlyBird ends Sunday 23 Feb 2025 for the @ASIDANZ
#ASID2025 ''The Changing Face of Infectious Diseases".
Save money and don't miss out: asidasm.com/registration-rat…
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📣 Are you an early-career researcher in pediatric infectious diseases?
The #WSPID2025 Research workshop will help you design, conduct & present impactful research—whether in resource-challenged or resource-advantaged settings.
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/432lGCJ
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5 days to go! Register today and save $$$. Don't miss out on the ASID ASM 2025 #ASID2025 ''The Changing Face of Infectious Diseases" in Canberra in April.
Register: bit.ly/3V3iSQW
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Discussion about Australia’s new #Centre for #Disease Control to feature in @ASIDANZ ASM in #Canberra in April 2025. Don't miss out!
asid.net.au/news/asm-2025
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#JournalClub by Dr Rumeysa Yalcinkaya, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Türkiye. Study finds no long-term benefit of extended (13–14 day) vs. standard (5–6 day) antibiotics for hospitalised children with CAP. Short course remains effective.🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/sxJ4H
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Check out our latest guidance on the implementation of #AntifungalStewardship (#AFS) programs: bit.ly/3X5SAP3. Developed in partnership with the @amrswg, the module is a free resource designed to help you enhance your AFS programs in a cost-restrained environment.
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🤩 New #WSPIDJournalClub session! Secure your spot today and join our esteemed speakers!
📅 Date: 18 February 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 CET
👉 REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/4aVFgT1
We look forward to seeing you there!
#WSPID #PediatricHealthcare #PID #OnlineEducation
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#JournalClub by Drs Krist Ewe, Alayne Bennett, @sambrophyw & @Anita_JCampbell from @PerthChildrens! Global review shows Gram-negative bacteria now dominate neonatal sepsis, challenging outdated classifications & empirical Rx. New approaches needed.🔗 Read shorturl.at/PNRcG
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What are you waiting for? Register today and save $$$. Don't miss out on the ASID ASM 2025 #ASID2025 ''The Changing Face of Infectious Diseases" in Canberra in April.
Register: bit.ly/3V3iSQW
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It was a pleasure and a privilege to have our colleague and friend Prof @AshaBowen speaking and deep thinking at @MCRI_for_kids today about 'Research to improve health outcomes for First Nations children in Australia'. It was a masterclass in translation and impact.
@TheKids_AU
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Pregnant women can now get a free RSV shot. What other vaccines do you need when you’re expecting?
Learn more: ncirs.org.au/pregnant-women-…
@BiancaMiddlet15 @rns75_doyle @drarchanakoira1 @DanchinMargie @peter_2611 @healthgovau
#VaccinesWork #Immunisation #Vaccines
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