MGH investigators analyzed data from sexual health clinic sites in the Boston area and found that among those with #PrEP indications, young females were less likely to be prescribed PrEP compared with male peers and older females @anneneilan.bsky.social

The 2024 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program “By the Numbers” infographic highlights the program’s impact, with over 600,000 people served and a record-breaking 91.4% viral suppression rate. Learn more: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/resources/rwhap-numbers-infographic-2024.pdf

A person with measles visited Boston. We're working with local partners to notify those who may have been exposed to measles. Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their health care provider immediately. Learn more at boston.gov/measles.

Registration is open! learn.hms.harvard.edu/id

With flu cases increasing, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Find vaccines near you at VaccineFinder.org. Protect yourself and your loved ones by washing your hands thoroughly, increasing ventilation indoors, and staying home if you feel sick. Learn more at boston.gov/respiratory-protection.

Stay healthy while traveling this holiday season! ✨ • Get the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines to help reduce your risk of severe illness. • Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. • Stay home if you’re feeling unwell. • Wear a mask in crowded, indoor areas.

National Survey on Infection Prevention and Control in United States Emergency Departments escholarship.org/uc/item/0kw6...

Led by researchers at @mgh-mpec.bsky.social and Zimbabwe-based collaborators, modeling analysis in @jidjournal.bsky.social projects that long-acting injectable ART could prevent infant infections, improve maternal life expectancy and be cost-effective in Zimbabwe. #HIV #maternalandchildhealth

We’re partnering with @bigcitieshealth.org and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health to help major cities across the U.S. transform life expectancy data into action. No matter your zip code, you deserve to live long and well.

New Let’s Talk ID episode out now! 🎙️ @paulsaxmd.bsky.social sits down with infectious disease and critical care physician @mbrigmon.bsky.social of @uthealthsa.bsky.social to discuss forging a career in ID Critical Care. Available on all podcast apps. Transcript: www.idsociety.org/multimedia/p...

On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Miriam Barshak, MD, FIDSA, senior author of IDSA’s updated guideline for diagnosing group A streptococcal pharyngitis, answers questions about the recommendations and highlights key updates. bit.ly/4qc1OWl

📢Registration for Infectious Diseases in Adults 2026 is now open! learn.hms.harvard.edu/id New this year: two Advanced Learning Modules on HIV and Mycobacterial Infections each with two opportunities to Meet the Professors and discuss your cases live! The course runs Mon 04 - Fri 08 May 2026.

We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, and the North End. No appointment, insurance, or identification required. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Find upcoming clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

Our Mobile Outreach team, sporting their well-known red shirts, is out in our neighborhoods every day checking in on neighbors and connecting them to vital services like housing, health care, and more. No matter the weather, they’re there ❤️

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