“Through our unwavering commitment to patient care, education, research, and advocacy, PIDS will continue to lead with impact, integrity, and a shared dedication to improving the lives of children everywhere.”
Dr. Deb Palazzi, PIDS President

PIDS exists to promote the health of children through the prevention and control of infectious diseases worldwide. We do this through the discovery (innovation) and implementation of strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases around the world (impact) while training future generations of pediatric infectious diseases specialists. As we do this, we are committed to building a professional society that reflects the diversity of those we serve (inclusion). It’s who we are.

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Who we are

PIDS (Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society) is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. Membership is comprised of physicians, doctoral-level scientists and others in the field of pediatric infectious diseases or related disciplines through clinical practice, research, teaching and/or administrative activities.

PIDS works closely with many professional organizations that share its goals, including the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Latin America, The Asian Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Membership

Membership in PIDS is open to physicians, doctoral-level scientists and other persons who have training or are in the course of training in infectious diseases or its related disciplines, and who are identified with the discipline of pediatric infectious diseases or its related activities. Membership in PIDS allows you to:

  • Receive a yearly online subscription to the official PIDS publication, the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
  • Keep abreast of the latest advances in pediatric infectious diseases research findings through educational symposia and membership mailings.
  • Ensure that issues unique to pediatric infectious diseases are thoughtfully considered through collaborative projects with other medical associations.
  • Have a voice in planning the future educational needs of pediatric infectious diseases fellows.
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Events

Oct
21-24
IDWeek 2026
Washington, DC
Oct
22
PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner – DC 2026
Washington, DC
Nov
1-4
19th Annual CMV Workshop & ECCI 2026
Athens, Greece
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News & Announcements

Member Spotlight: Joseph Domachowske

Joseph Domachowske, MD, FPIDS, is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Upstate University Hospital and…
PIDS Response to ‘Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans’ Executive Order

The “Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans” Executive Order represents a deeply…
President’s Letter from Deb Palazzi – Lessons That Endure

There is something energizing about August. A new academic year is underway, with new…
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Advocacy in Action: Clinician Roles in Community and Policy Engagement is today at 1pm ET. The recent EO on childhood vaccines only reinforces the need for expert voices to lead vaccine conversations. Contact us for registration information.

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The popular escape room returns for #IDWeek2026!

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Our August Member Spotlight is Joseph Domachowske, MD, FPIDS. Dr. Domachowske is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Upstate University Hospital and North America RSV Medical Director, Vaccines at Sanofi. Read the full feature at https://pids.org/2026/08/19/member-spotlight-joseph-domachowske/

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⌛ Time is running low on your chance to be part of ID: Our Legacy - the PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner. Do not miss this celebration of pediatric ID professionals on Oct. 22. Get your 🎟� today! https://pids.org/event/pids-foundation-annual-dinner-dc-2026/

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