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| Vaccines

The ESCMID Executive Committee and Vaccines Subcommittee have published a commentary endorsed by IDSA on the importance of MMR vaccination and keeping science at the heart of vaccination policy.

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| Antimicrobial resistance

WAAW 2026 takes place 18–24 November and ESCMID is preparing a webinar series leading up to this special week. The first webinar takes place 29 October!

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| ESCMID News

Regular abstract submission for ESCMID Global 2027 is now open until 18 November. Learn more and submit your research today!

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Submit your abstract to ESCMID Global 2027!

Regular abstract submission is open for ESCMID Global 2027. Be sure to submit your original research and case studies to be included in the programme. We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm, Sweden from 09-13 April 2027!

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Epi Alert

The Epi Alert, a strategic collaboration between the ESCMID Emerging Infections Subcommittee and the Center of Tropical Medicine of Amsterdam University that integrates expertise and resources to advance emerging infectious diseases surveillance and intelligence sharing through a weekly briefing perfect for busy clinicians. 

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Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAE)

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Join ESCMID Study Groups, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, disseminating professional guidance and organising education events. Joining is free for all ESCMID members.

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ESCMID Courses

ESCMID hosts educational courses at the postgraduate level which focus on specific clinical or laboratory topics in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID).

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Communicable podcast

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.

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Summer School

Since 2002, the ESCMID Summer School has been a leading educational event. The week-long programme focuses on postgraduate studies and medical education, offering expert lectures in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID). The Summer School is open to MDs completing specialty training, biologists, pharmacists, PhD students, and postdocs in CM and ID. Join for a comprehensive learning experience.

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