Chris Nyquist, MD, MSPH

Professional Titles

• Chief Epidemiology Officer

Recognitions

• Award for Outstanding Research Article in Biosurveillance: Impact on Field of Biosurveillance, International Society for Disease Surveillance (2015)
• Nominee: Award for the Best Manuscript in 2016 in the Category of Assessment, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
  Severe Respiratory Illness associated with a Nationwide Outbreak of Enterovirus D68 in the US (2014): a Descriptive Epidemiological Investigation. Lancet Respir Med 2015;3(11):879-87.
• Nominee Empirical Outcomes, The Unit Acquired Infections Committee Pediatric Intensive Care Unit., The Sixth Annual Nursing Excellence Awards, Children’s Hospital Colorado (2016)
• Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5280 Magazine (2017)
• Top Doctor-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Colorado Parent Magazine (2017)
• SHEA Pediatric Scholarship Award, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (2024)
  in recognition of her contributions to the field of pediatric infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.

Research Interests

Publications

• Guzman-Cottrill JA, Phillipi CA, Dolan SA, Nyquist AC, Win A, Siegel J. Free vaccine programs to cocoon high-risk infants and children against influenza and pertussis. Am J Infect Control. 2012 Nov;40(9):872-6. PubMed PMID: 23116758
• Dolan SA, Littlehorn C, Glodé MP, Dowell E, Xavier K, Nyquist AC, Todd JK. Association of Bacillus cereus infection with contaminated alcohol prep pads. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2012 Jul;33(7):666-71. PubMed PMID: 22669227
• Ballard MR, Miller NH, Nyquist AC, Elise B, Baulesh DM, Erickson MA. A multidisciplinary approach improves infection rates in pediatric spine surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Apr-May;32(3):266-70. PubMed PMID: 22411332
• Daley MF, O’Leary S, Nyquist A-C. Immunizations. In: Hay Jr WW, Levin MJ, Sondheimer JM, Deterding RR, eds. Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment, 21st edition. Lange Medical Books/McGraw Hill. 2012.
• Rierdan D, Nyquist A-C. Sexually Transmitted Infections. In: Hay Jr WW, Levin MJ, Sondheimer JM, Deterding RR, eds. Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment, 21st edition. Lange Medical Books/McGraw Hill. 2012.
• Nyquist A-C. Vaccines and Cancer. In: Chatterjee A ed. Vaccination Controversies. Springer Publishing . [in press].
• Nyquist A-C. Vaccines and Chronic Diseases. In: Chatterjee A ed. Vaccination Controversies. Springer Publishing . [in press].
• Garg S, LaGreca J, Hotchkiss M, Messacar K, Nyquist A-C, Carry P, Erickson MA. Bacteriology and Risk Factors for Development of Late (Greater than One Year) Deep Infection Following Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation. Oral presentation, Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North American, Denver, CO, May 19, 2012.
• Vitale MG, Riedel MD, Glotzbecker M, Matsumoto H, Roye DR, Akbarnia B, Anderson RCE, Brockmeyer DL, Emans JB, Erickson M, Flynn JM, Lenke LG, Lewis SJ, Luhmann SJ, McLeod L, Newton PO, Nyquist A-C, Richards BS, Shah SA, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Sponseller PD, Sucato DJ, Zeller RD, Saiman L. Building Consensus: Development of a Best Practice Guideline (BPG) for Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention in High Risk Pediatric Spine Surgery. [Accepted Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics]
• Smit MA, Nyquist AC, Todd JK. Infectious shock and toxic shock syndrome diagnoses in hospitals, Colorado, USA. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013 Nov;19(11):1855-8. PubMed PMID: 24188357
• Vitale MG, Riedel MD, Glotzbecker MP, Matsumoto H, Roye DP, Akbarnia BA, Anderson RC, Brockmeyer DL, Emans JB, Erickson M, Flynn JM, Lenke LG, Lewis SJ, Luhmann SJ, McLeod LM, Newton PO, Nyquist AC, Richards BS 3rd, Shah SA, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Sponseller PD, Sucato DJ, Zeller RD, Saiman L. Building consensus: development of a Best Practice Guideline (BPG) for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention in high-risk pediatric spine surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 Jul-Aug;33(5):471-8. PubMed PMID: 23752142
• Reich NG, Cummings DA, Lauer SA, Zorn M, Robinson C, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Simberkoff M, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM. Triggering Interventions for Influenza: The ALERT Algorithm. Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Feb 15;60(4):499-504. PubMed PMID: 25414260
• Anderson DJ, Podgorny K, Berríos-Torres SI, Bratzler DW, Dellinger EP, Greene L, Nyquist AC, Saiman L, Yokoe DS, Maragakis LL, Kaye KS. Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Sep;35 Suppl 2:S66-88. PubMed PMID: 25376070
• Rao S, Nyquist AC. Respiratory viruses and their impact in healthcare. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2014 Aug;27(4):342-7. PubMed PMID: 24977685
• Anderson DJ, Podgorny K, Berríos-Torres SI, Bratzler DW, Dellinger EP, Greene L, Nyquist AC, Saiman L, Yokoe DS, Maragakis LL, Kaye KS. Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals: 2014 update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Jun;35(6):605-27. PubMed PMID: 24799638
• Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine: A Strategic Planning Guide. GDI Diversity Strategic Planning Working Group: Soto-Greene ML, Amador J, Boyd C, Churchwell AL, Gibson S, Navarro R, Nyquist A-C, Padilla D, Plummer D, Rodriguez T, Romero-Leggott V. 2014 American Association of Medical Colleges.
• Midgley CM, Watson JT, Nix WA, Curns AT, Rogers SL, Brown BA, Conover C, Dominguez SR, Feikin DR, Gray S, Hassan F, Hoferka S, Jackson MA, Johnson D, Leshem E, Miller L, Nichols JB, Nyquist AC, Obringer E, Patel A, Patel M, Rha B, Schneider E, Schuster JE, Selvarangan R, Seward JF, Turabelidze G, Oberste MS, Pallansch MA, Gerber SI. Severe respiratory illness associated with a nationwide outbreak of enterovirus D68 in the USA (2014): a descriptive epidemiological investigation. Lancet Respir Med. 2015 Nov;3(11):879-87. PubMed PMID: 26482320
• Nyquist AC. Unexplained Fever. It's Hot. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2015 Aug 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26407278
• Reich NG, Cummings DA, Lauer SA, Zorn M, Robinson C, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Simberkoff M, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM. Triggering interventions for influenza: the ALERT algorithm. Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Feb 15;60(4):499-504. PubMed PMID: 25414260
• Radonovich LJ Jr, Bessesen MT, Cummings DA, Eagan A, Gaydos C, Gibert C, Gorse GJ, Nyquist AC, Reich NG, Rodrigues-Barradas M, Savor-Price C, Shaffer RE, Simberkoff MS, Perl TM. The Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial (ResPECT): a cluster-randomized comparison of respirator and medical mask effectiveness against respiratory infections in healthcare personnel. BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Jun 2;16:243. PubMed PMID: 27255755
• Harris AD, Pineles L, Anderson D, Woeltje KF, Trick WE, Kaye KS, Yokoe DS, Nyquist AC, Calfee DP, Leekha S. Which Comorbid Conditions Should We Be Analyzing as Risk Factors for Healthcare-Associated Infections?. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2016 Dec 29;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28031061
• Jackson MA, Schutze GE. The Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones. Pediatrics. 2016 Nov;138(5). PubMed PMID: 27940800
• Nyquist AC. Unexplained Fever. It's Hot. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2016 Sep;5(3):257-8. PubMed PMID: 26407278
• . Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2016-2017. Pediatrics. 2016 Oct;138(4). PubMed PMID: 27600320
• Edwards KM, Hackell JM. Countering Vaccine Hesitancy. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3). PubMed PMID: 27573088
• . Medical Versus Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions for Child Care and School Attendance. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3). PubMed PMID: 27573087
• . Recommendations for Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccine for Persons 10 Years and Older. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3). PubMed PMID: 27573083
• Davies HD, Byington CL. Parental Presence During Treatment of Ebola or Other Highly Consequential Infection. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3). PubMed PMID: 27550981
• Davies HD. Infectious Complications With the Use of Biologic Response Modifiers in Infants and Children. Pediatrics. 2016 Aug;138(2). PubMed PMID: 27432853
• . Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule-United States, 2017. Pediatrics. 2017 Mar;139(3). PubMed PMID: 28167516
• Maldonado YA, Read JS. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Congenital Toxoplasmosis in the United States. Pediatrics. 2017 Feb;139(2). PubMed PMID: 28138010
• Bernstein HH, Bocchini JA Jr. The Need to Optimize Adolescent Immunization. Pediatrics. 2017 Mar;139(3). PubMed PMID: 28167517
• Bernstein HH, Bocchini JA Jr. Practical Approaches to Optimize Adolescent Immunization. Pediatrics. 2017 Mar;139(3). PubMed PMID: 28167515
• . Elimination of Perinatal Hepatitis B: Providing the First Vaccine Dose Within 24 Hours of Birth. Pediatrics. 2017 Sep;140(3). PubMed PMID: 28847980
• Davies HD, Jackson MA, Rice SG. Infectious Diseases Associated With Organized Sports and Outbreak Control. Pediatrics. 2017 Oct;140(4). PubMed PMID: 28947608
• . Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2017 - 2018. Pediatrics. 2017 Oct;140(4). PubMed PMID: 28870977
• Rathore MH, Jackson MA. Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings. Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;140(5). PubMed PMID: 29061869
• Frederick J, Brown AC, Cummings DA, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Los JG, Nyquist AC, Perl TM, Price CS, Radonovich LJ, Reich NG, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Bessesen MT, Simberkoff MS. Protecting Healthcare Personnel in Outpatient Settings: The Influence of Mandatory Versus Nonmandatory Influenza Vaccination Policies on Workplace Absenteeism During Multiple Respiratory Virus Seasons. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Apr;39(4):452-461. PubMed PMID: 29514719
• West K, Janelle S, Schutz K, Hamilton S, Mayo K, Cichon MK, Nyquist AC, Bamberg WM, Dominguez SR. Outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in pediatric patients epidemiologically linked to pre-filled heparin flushes. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Oct;40(10):1201-1202. PubMed PMID: 31340879
• . Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018-2019. Pediatrics. 2018 Oct;142(4). PubMed PMID: 30177511
• Radonovich LJ Jr, Simberkoff MS, Bessesen MT, Brown AC, Cummings DAT, Gaydos CA, Los JG, Krosche AE, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Nyquist AC, Reich NG, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Price CS, Perl TM. N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2019 Sep 3;322(9):824-833. PubMed PMID: 31479137
• . Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules: United States, 2019. Pediatrics. 2019 Mar;143(3). PubMed PMID: 30824606
• Rao S, Nyquist A-C. The Power of the ‘Nudge’ to Decrease Decision Fatigue and Increase Influenza Vaccination Rates. JAMA Network Open 2018;1 (5): e181754.
• Puopolo KM, Lynfield R, Cummings JJ. Management of Infants at Risk for Group B Streptococcal Disease. Pediatrics. 2019 Aug;144(2). PubMed PMID: 31285392
• Daley MF, O’Leary S, Nyquist A-C. Immunizations. In: Hay Jr WW, Levin MJ, Abzug MJ, Deterding RR, eds. Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment, 24th edition. Lange Medical Books/McGraw Hill Education. 2018.
• . Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019-2020. Pediatrics. 2019 Oct;144(4). PubMed PMID: 31477606
• Rierden D, Nyquist A-C. Sexually Transmitted Infections. In: Hay Jr WW, Levin MJ, Abzug MJ, Deterding RR, eds. Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment, 24th edition. Lange Medical Books/McGraw Hill Education. 2018.
• Nyquist A-C. Infection Control in the Office. In: Shah SS, ed. Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Essentials for Practice, 2nd Edition. 2018.
• Nyquist A-C. Healthcare Associated Urinary Tract Infections. In: McNeil JC, Campbell JR, Crews JD eds. Healthcare-Associated Infections in Children- A Guide to Prevention. Springer. 2018.
• Hamilton S, Dowell E, Dominguez S, Parker S, Nyquist A-C. Bugs and Drugs. Contagious Comments, September 2018.
• Brown AC, Lauer SA, Robinson CC, Nyquist AC, Rao S, Reich NG. Evaluating the ALERT algorithm for local outbreak onset detection in seasonal infectious disease surveillance data. Stat Med. 2020 Apr 15;39(8):1145-1155. PubMed PMID: 31985869
• Bugs-Drugs Handbook 2018, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Microbiology and Epidemiology Departments.
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Reusable elastomeric respirators in health care: Considerations for routine and surge use. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: https://doi.org/10.17266/25275.
• American Academy of Pediatrics. Red Book: 2018 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 31st ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2018.
• Chung S, Baum CR, Nyquist AC. Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children. Pediatrics. 2020 Feb;145(2). PubMed PMID: 31988168
• Cummings DAT, Radonovich LJ, Gorse GJ, Gaydos CA, Bessesen MT, Brown AC, Gibert CL, Hitchings MDT, Lessler J, Nyquist AC, Rattigan SM, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Price CS, Reich NG, Simberkoff MS, Perl TM. Risk Factors for Healthcare Personnel Infection with Endemic Coronaviruses (HKU1, OC43, NL63, 229E): Results from the Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial (ResPECT). Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Jul 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32645144
• . Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2020. Pediatrics. 2020 Mar;145(3). PubMed PMID: 32019815
• . Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2020-2021. Pediatrics. 2020 Oct;146(4). PubMed PMID: 32900875
• Coffin SE, Abanyie F, Bryant K, Cantey J, Fiore A, Fritz S, Guzman-Cottrill J, Hersh AL, Huskins WC, Kociolek LK, Kronman M, Lautenbach E, Lee G, Linam M, Logan LK, Milstone A, Newland J, Nyquist AC, Palazzi DL, Patel S, Puopolo K, Reddy SC, Saiman L, Sandora T, Shane AL, Smith M, Tamma PD, Zaoutis T, Zerr D, Gerber JS. Pediatric research priorities in healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial stewardship. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov 26;:1-4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33239122
• Chung S, Baum CR, Nyquist AC. Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children. Pediatrics. 2020 Feb;145(2). PubMed PMID: 31988169
• Gerber JS, Jackson MA, Tamma PD, Zaoutis TE. Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2021 Jan;147(1). PubMed PMID: 33372120
• Coffin SE, Abanyie F, Bryant K, Cantey J, Fiore A, Fritz S, Guzman-Cottrill J, Hersh AL, Huskins WC, Kociolek LK, Kronman M, Lautenbach E, Lee G, Linam M, Logan LK, Milstone A, Newland J, Nyquist AC, Palazzi DL, Patel S, Puopolo K, Reddy SC, Saiman L, Sandora T, Shane AL, Smith M, Tamma PD, Zaoutis T, Zerr D, Gerber JS. Pediatric research priorities in healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial stewardship. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 May;42(5):519-522. PubMed PMID: 33239122
• Cummings DAT, Radonovich LJ, Gorse GJ, Gaydos CA, Bessesen MT, Brown AC, Gibert CL, Hitchings MDT, Lessler J, Nyquist AC, Rattigan SM, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Price CS, Reich NG, Simberkoff MS, Perl TM. Risk Factors for Healthcare Personnel Infection With Endemic Coronaviruses (HKU1, OC43, NL63, 229E): Results from the Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial (ResPECT). Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 6;73(11):e4428-e4432. PubMed PMID: 32645144
• Los J, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Lykken J, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Radonovich LJ Jr, Rattigan S, Reich N, Rodriguez-Barradas M, Simberkoff M, Bessesen M, Brown A, Cummings DAT, Perl TM. Take-home kits to detect respiratory viruses among healthcare personnel: Lessons learned from a cluster randomized clinical trial. Am J Infect Control. 2021 Jul;49(7):893-899. PubMed PMID: 33581146
• Bessesen MT, Rattigan S, Frederick J, Cummings DAT, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Reich NG, Simberkoff MS, Brown AC, Radonovich LJ Jr, Perl TM, Rodriguez-Barradas MC. Outpatient healthcare personnel knowledge and attitudes towards infection prevention measures for protection from respiratory infections. Am J Infect Control. 2021 Nov;49(11):1369-1375. PubMed PMID: 34182066
• Simberkoff MS, Rattigan SM, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Reich N, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Bessesen M, Brown A, Cummings DAT, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM. Impact of mandatory vaccination of healthcare personnel on rates of influenza and other viral respiratory pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Aug 5;:1-5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34350820
• Gorse GJ, Rattigan SM, Kirpich A, Simberkoff MS, Bessesen MT, Gibert C, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Gaydos CA, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Cummings DAT. Influence of Pre-Season Antibodies against Influenza Virus on Risk of Influenza Infection among Health Care Personnel. J Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34534319
• Valdez S, Walton K, Loresto F Jr, Nyquist AC, Givens P. Protecting Pediatric Healthcare Personnel With Personal Protective Equipment-Specific Roles. J Nurs Adm. 2022 Jun 1;52(6):330-331. PubMed PMID: 35608976
• Gorse GJ, Rattigan SM, Kirpich A, Simberkoff MS, Bessesen MT, Gibert C, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Gaydos CA, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Cummings DAT. Influence of Preseason Antibodies Against Influenza Virus on Risk of Influenza Infection Among Healthcare Personnel. J Infect Dis. 2022 Mar 2;225(5):891-902. PubMed PMID: 34534319
• Simberkoff MS, Rattigan SM, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Nyquist AC, Price CS, Reich N, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Bessesen M, Brown A, Cummings DAT, Radonovich LJ, Perl TM. Impact of mandatory vaccination of healthcare personnel on rates of influenza and other viral respiratory pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2022 Sep;43(9):1216-1220. PubMed PMID: 34350820
• Chatterjee A, Ambrose K, Canaday DH, Delair S, Ezike N, Huber VC, Jhaveri R, Nyquist AC, Sporer A, Varman M, Vivekanandan R, Wojcik R, Jandhyala R. The association between influenza vaccine effectiveness and egg-based manufacturing technology: literature review and US expert consensus. Curr Med Res Opin. 2023 Dec 6;:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38054898
• Calderwood MS, Anderson DJ, Bratzler DW, Dellinger EP, Garcia-Houchins S, Maragakis LL, Nyquist AC, Perkins KM, Preas MA, Saiman L, Schaffzin JK, Schweizer M, Yokoe DS, Kaye KS. Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 May;44(5):695-720. PubMed PMID: 37137483
• Most ZM, Nyquist AC, Radonovich LJ, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Price CS, Simberkoff MS, Bessesen MT, Cummings DAT, Rattigan SM, Warren-Gash C, Gaydos CA, Gibert CL, Gorse GJ, Perl TM. Preschool-Aged Household Contacts as a Risk Factor for Viral Respiratory Infections in Healthcare Personnel. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023 Feb;10(2):ofad057. PubMed PMID: 36824623

Professional Memberships

• SHEA, Member
• IDSA, Member
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Fellow
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow

Practice Locations

• Children's Hospital Colorado
• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Board Certification (1997)
• Pediatrics, Board Certification (1990)

• Infections
• Infections - Viral Infections
• Infections - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Infections - Pneumonia
• Infections - Influenza
• Infections - Fungal Infections
• Infections - Bacterial Infections
• Child and Teen Health
• Immune System