Children shouldn't die from preventable illnesses. That's why we vaccinate them. It's why we vaccinate kids for polio, measles, mumps, varicella, and influenza. And it's why the @AmerAcadPeds and @CDCgov recommend kids get the #COVID19 vaccine. 1/5
Kids are less at risk for bad outcomes w/ COVID compared to older adults. But lower risk doesn't mean no risk. We've lost hundreds of kids to COVID. Thousands have been hospitalized, including previously healthy kids, & have had serious complications leading to organ damage. 2/5
In the past year, the large majority of kids who were hospitalized or lost their life to #COVID19 were unvaccinated. Vaccines lower the risk of serious outcomes. It's why doctors recommend them. It's why we're working hard to get kids <5 a #COVID19 vaccine option too. 3/5
Vaccinating children 5+ can help protect younger siblings who aren’t yet eligible for a #COVID19 vaccine & family members at increased risk of serious illness if they are infected. The vaccine lowers risk for them and for the people around them. 4/5
We all want to give our kids the best shot at good health. That's why scientists, doctors, and nurses have urged parents for years to make sure their kids gets the full course of recommended vaccines, now including the #COVID19 vaccine for kids 5+. 5/5

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Mar 7
Today, I'm making an official request to the general public for stories and research on #HealthMisinformation. This includes a public call to tech companies to transparently share what they know about the impact of misinfo on their platforms. To succeed, we need YOUR help. 1/7
When YOU respond to this request by sharing your personal story, you’re providing key evidence about the reach and influence of #HealthMisinformation. Your experience also helps prove why it’s so crucial for tech companies to publicly share the research they have. 2/7
Over the last 2 yrs, #HealthMisinformation has led people to decline #COVID19 vaccines, reject public health measures, and use unproven treatments. We know health misinfo has been harmful to individuals and communities, and we know it can spread far and wide with ease. 3/7
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Mar 1
My wife Alice, my two kids and I have recovered from #COVID19. I’m immensely grateful for the kind wishes while we were ill. Now that we’ve joined millions who have gotten #COVID19, a few reflections on our recent experience:
Each of us had a different experience. Our symptoms were different and they lasted for different periods of time. I had fevers and sore throat. Alice did not. One of our kids had GI symptoms. The other did not. It was a reminder that #COVID19 hits each person differently.
One of the hardest parts for us was caring for the kids while all of us were sick. We worried about exposing family if we asked them to come help. We ended up relying a lot on screen time to entertain the kids which they loved—but which made us feel guilty.
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Feb 28
Dr. Roselyn Epps was a life-long advocate for women's and children's health and for underserved communities. She was recognized for her leadership in medicine and should continue to be celebrated for her contributions to public health this #BlackHistoryMonth. 1/4 Image
Born in Little Rock, AK, and educated at Howard University, Dr. Epp became many "firsts," including the first African American president of the Washington, D.C., chapter of the @AmerAcadPeds and the first acting commissioner of public health in Washington D.C. 2/4
As the first African American local and national president of the American Medical Women’s Association, she advanced research on women’s health initiatives and established scholarship programs for future public health officials. 3/4
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Feb 18
Update: my 5 year old son, my wife Alice, and I have all tested positive for COVID-19. Our son has a runny nose and low grade fever but is otherwise eating, drinking, playing with his sister, and watching his favorite cartoons.
My four year old daughter who tested positive first is doing ok. Fevers are starting to improve. She’s still congested and is now hoarse from all the coughing, but thankfully she’s still smiling and enjoying her arts and crafts.
These are the two furry friends who are keeping my kids company during their bouts of COVID-19. If they had to choose between me and the stuffed animals, I’m not sure I would come out on top. But at least they are happy.
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Feb 16
Charles R. Drew was a groundbreaking and influential Black physician, surgeon, and researcher. He is remembered as the "Father of the Blood Bank" and is my next #BlackHistoryMonth highlight. 1/7
Drew was a pioneer in the field of blood preservation and the leading authority in the field during WWII, when the need for blood plasma was greater than ever. 2/7
As first the medical director of the Blood for Britain project and then the director of the first @RedCross Blood Bank, which was in charge of blood for use by the U.S. Army and Navy, his work saved thousands of lives. 3/7
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Feb 15
This weekend, my 4 y/o daughter tested positive for COVID-19. She’s had a fever and sore throat, and she isn’t her usual bubbly self. But thankfully she is eating, drinking, and breathing fine. We’re keeping a close eye on her. Worrying about her has prompted a few reflections:
Trying to isolate a small child from her 5 y/o brother and parents in a small home is pretty tough. Which is why I’m grateful that my son, my wife, and I are all vaccinated. Even if we contract the virus, it’s unlikely to cause severe illness because we have protection.
While our child will likely be ok given she’s young and otherwise healthy, I know parents with higher risk kids may worry more. Few things are worse than worrying about your child’s health. The more we all get vaccinated and take precautions, the more we can protect all our kids.
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