Teen tuberculosis (TB) survivors may have reduced lung function, disability for up to 2 years post-treatment Adolescent tuberculosis patients have persistent, symptomatic chronic lung disease despite bacteriological cure. Read more: ow.ly/JYnr50Zg1Vr

Device to mix baby formula contributed to infant’s Legionnaires disease The infant contracted the disease after consuming powdered formula mixed with warm water held in a reservoir. Read more: ow.ly/whkq50ZfZQ5

🎯 Ready for a challenge? Head to Sala Europa for Quiz ID and take part in an interactive test of knowledge, learning, and friendly competition! #ESPID2026

🎤Oral Presentation Sessions complete at #ESPID2026! From public health and antimicrobial therapies to fungal infections and diagnostics, researchers shared the latest advances in paediatric infectious diseases.

🧑‍⚕️A strong start to the final day of #ESPID2026, with interactive case discussions, AI-driven problem solving, infectious disease storytelling, and expert insights on childhood vaccination. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

☀️ Day 5 and the final day of #ESPID2026 has begun! We started the morning with Meet the Experts sessions, exploring topics from paediatric TB and congenital CMV to infectious diseases in children on the move. #ESPIDLive #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases 🧑‍⚕️

The ESPID AGM Meeting is underway at #ESPID2026. Members are coming together to discuss the Society’s vision, mission and future priorities, helping shape the next chapter of ESPID and its impact on paediatric infectious diseases worldwide. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases #PIDs

🏆Congratulations to Prof. Emmanuel Roilides 🇬🇷recipient of the Bill Marshall Award 2026 at #ESPID2026! Recognised for his outstanding contributions to paediatric infectious diseases, education, and research!

A busy morning! Attendees are exploring the latest research across our parallel Oral Presentation Sessions on respiratory infections, infections in early life, vaccines. The morning continues with Best of #ESPID2026, showcasing some of the most impactful science presented

My highlight from #ESPID2026 has definitely been this moment - current and former fellows of the Evelina London Children’s PIID team together. Forever grateful for the opportunity to work with such inspiring mentors and colleagues. 🤍 @gstt-nhs.bsky.social @espidsociety.bsky.social #coconnecting

Before the sessions began, we took time to stretch, breathe and recharge.🧘 Thank you to everyone who joined this morning’s yoga session to start Day 4 of #ESPID2026. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseas

Steroids for congenital toxoplasmosis? Antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent respiratory infections? High-dose ceftriaxone for neuroborreliosis? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion in Sala Europa, Plenary Symposium 04 at #ESPID2026. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases #PIDs

It was a pleasure to present the findings from our UK national cohort study on #CNS complications of #iGAS in children #ESPID2026! Thanks so much for all the great questions at the end of the session - amazing to get such interaction from the audience! #coconnecting @espidsociety.bsky.social

The conversation continues at #ESPID2026! Visit the E-Poster Discussion Sessions to discover new research, exchange ideas with colleagues, and interact with authors presenting their latest findings. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

The ID Game was a hit! 🎯 It was wonderful to see so many attendees engaging, networking and thinking outside the box in the exhibition area. A big thank you to the CoCo team for organising this creative activity at #ESPID2026. #PIDs

🙌The afternoon programme of day 3 is packed at #ESPID2026! Join us for expert discussions on vaccines, cutting-edge research sessions, e-poster presentations and networking opportunities! #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

🦠The hunt is on! Daniele Zama from "The Bolognese Bug Hunters" team is ready for the QuizID challenge at ESPID 2026. Think you could keep up with the QuizID teams? Join us on Friday , 12:00h , at Sala Europa and test your knowledge from the audience. #ESPID2026 #QuizID

An early start at #ESPID2026 day 3! ☀️ Today’s Meet the Expert sessions are bringing attendees together for focused discussions on neonatal sepsis, malaria, Kawasaki disease and precision medicine. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

What an unforgettable Day 2 at #ESPID2026!🎉 Today, the ESPID community came together for inspiring plenary discussions, the Young ESPID Meeting, and the official Opening Ceremony in Sala Europa. What are you expecting most from the Meeting this week? #PIDs

What a beautiful way to open #ESPID2026. 🎶💙 The Meeting has begun, let’s make the most of the next few days together!

We’re live! Join us now for the #ESPID2026 Opening Ceremony in Sala Europa and be part of the official welcome to this year’s Meeting.

@espidsociety.bsky.social #WMW Day 1 is well underway. First topic was CYP seeking asylum and refugees and every key advice was really nicely summarised in this last slide by Dr. Torrente from the UK 👏 #ESPID2026 #CoConnecting

Young ESPID 🤝 Senior ESPID This afternoon at #ESPID2026, both groups met in parallel, highlighting the strength of our community across generations and career stages. Together, we’re shaping the future of paediatric infectious diseases. #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

We are currently in the second plenary Session of #ESPID2026. Vaccines, trust and politics. It's amazing that to this day, we have to defend how #vaccines have changed the world for the better, but here we are. #vaccinessavelives #CoConnecting @Espidsociety

🧠We're so excited for QuizID! 🔥Jorge Rodrigues & his team, "Immune to Failure" is already gearing up for the challenge and has his sights set on the top spot. 🗓️Friday, 5 June 🕑12:00-13:30 📍Sala Europa #ESPID2026 #QuizID

☀️Good Morning from Bologna, Day 2 of #ESPID2026 is here! Get ready for an exciting day packed with science, collaboration, and unforgettable ESPID moments! Don’t miss the official Opening Ceremony followed by the Welcome Reception! 🎉 #PaediatricInfectiousDiseases

#ESPID2026 This year, the ESPID Communication Committee is bringing you real-time coverage, scientific highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the annual meeting. Follow them. Tag them. Share with them. @jkopsidas.bsky.social @apartidas.bsky.social @drjfcrodrigues.bsky.social

📸Join the #ESPIDLive Photo Contest at #ESPID2026! 🏆One winner will receive free registration for the ESPID 2027 Meeting. 🔗Learn more: espidmeeting.org/photo-contest/ We look forward to seeing ESPID 2026 through your camera!

The #ESPID2026 app is available! Download the app to start planning your schedule & stay connected throughout the Meeting. Search “ESPID 2026” in the App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code in the photo. 👋We look forward to welcoming you to Bologna!

Coming to Bologna for #ESPID2026? 🌟 Pro tips: 1⃣ Get the WiFi 🛜 2⃣ Download the app, ❤️ your sessions and check schedule in your personal area 3⃣⬇️ your 📲 brightness 💡 to preserve battery 4⃣📌Follow #ESPID2026 @espidsociety.bsky.social 5⃣ Say hi to us #CoConnecting 💃 6⃣ Have fun!😎