Dr. Tan shares her must-reads from the October issue.
The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 continues to surge throughout the United States, especially in unvaccinated populations, resulting in critical hospital bed shortages in many areas of the country. This has led to a major increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among children, coinciding with a surge of respiratory syncytial virus infections that also places a strain on available pediatric hospital beds. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, and everyone who can get vaccinated should do so.
This month’s journal has a number of must-read articles:
Thank you for providing outstanding care to your patients during these rapidly changing times. Please make time to take care of yourselves—the importance of which I was recently reminded of when a family medical emergency arose. Consider this anonymous quotation: “When life gives you a hundred reasons to break down and cry, show life that you have a million reasons to smile and laugh. Stay strong.” As always, I welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions.
With warmest regards,
Tina
Tina Q. Tan
The Role of the Healthcare Provider Community in Increasing Public Awareness of RSV in All Infants
April 2nd 2022Scott Kober sits down with Dr. Joseph Domachowske, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, and Director of the Global Maternal-Child and Pediatric Health Program at the SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Low vitamin D levels associated with slowed fracture healing
September 29th 2024“Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air can do wonders for your health while also upping Vitamin D absorption, said Jessica McQuerry, MD, lead study author of an abstract presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.