Welcome to the 4th week of school, otherwise known as Abdominal Pain Week.

Question for the Docs— In what ways has the Pandemic changed how you practice? I’m thinking about things like changes to your common instructions or advice, anticipatory guidance or direct patient care work. #MedTwitter #tweetiatrician

Cosign.

Psst... Individual STATES determine vaccine requirements for school entry, not the CDC. #VOTE

There are babies in KC who are having trouble accessing needed medical care for respiratory illnesses. Wait times in the ERs and UCs are approaching DAYS. This is not okay. Pediatricians are not okay.

If your child has a fever, please give them fever-reducer BEFORE coming to the doctor's office. We trust they had a fever. We don't need to "see it." And, we can better examine kids when they are cooler and more comfortable. Signed, All Pediatricians

I'm sending positive vibes out to all those pediatricians out there

Still growing. 18 cases identified so far in 5 daycares. All unvaccinated, 7 hospitalized. nbc4i.com/news/local-new…

To all my fellow pediatricians, nurses, RTs, APRNs, ER docs, PICU staff, transport, all who are on the front lines of this illness wave AND all the parents who have been dutifully taking care of these kids for WEEKS. I see you. I am with you. We will get through this.

Hopefully, this "Fast Facts" PDF will give clinicians what they need to know about the new data on bivalent vaccines. fda.gov/media/163290/d…

At this point, my son is watching cartoon movies in middle school since he one of the nine students in his class. If there is so much student (and teacher!) absenteeism that educational lessons are "The Secret Life of Pets", isn't it time to call off school?

Injury Free Coalition for Kids Properly installed car seats and booster seats can dramatically reduce the number of severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents. #BeInjuryFree

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Look before you leave the car. #BeInjuryFree Because nothing matters more than kids!

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So many kids with FEVER! Here's your quick guide: kckidsdoc.substack.com/p/fever-a-quic…

Nothing like starting your day as a pediatrician in 2022 by calling local pharmacies to see if they have have any antibiotics in stock. Wild times.

You can’t play.

The NFL has to cancel this game. Please. Every player on that field is now a cosurvivor of a horrifying medical trauma. They need to be with loved ones, not playing football.