Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
@pediatricskc.medsky.social
Pediatrician, COVID cautious, passionate about ADHD and mental health. Mom of young adults & sugar gliders. she/her/hers
Fellow peds, check out PedSky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xitpfrpmistljpssx3i6csfd/feed/PedSky
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Fellow peds, check out PedSky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xitpfrpmistljpssx3i6csfd/feed/PedSky
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Only high-risk individuals should get the rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines according to our HHS.
I used to admit at least 5 kids a year due to dehydration from rotavirus. None since the vaccine started. All kids are at risk.
I used to admit at least 5 kids a year due to dehydration from rotavirus. None since the vaccine started. All kids are at risk.
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Only high-risk individuals should get the rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines according to our HHS.
I used to admit at least 5 kids a year due to dehydration from rotavirus. None since the vaccine started. All kids are at risk.
I used to admit at least 5 kids a year due to dehydration from rotavirus. None since the vaccine started. All kids are at risk.
I've seen so many kids this season with flu - thankfully none among the deaths so far this year. Most of the sickest aren't vaccinated. Either they usually get vaccinated but didn't get around to it this year or they never get the flu vaccine because they thought flu was just a cold. It's not.
January 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
I've seen so many kids this season with flu - thankfully none among the deaths so far this year. Most of the sickest aren't vaccinated. Either they usually get vaccinated but didn't get around to it this year or they never get the flu vaccine because they thought flu was just a cold. It's not.
If you’ve ever contemplated what ADHD treatment option to use for yourself or your child, you may have come across genetic or pharmacogenetic testing. They're often marketed as a way to “take the guesswork out,” promising to choose the right ADHD medication more quickly.
Is it too good to be true?
Is it too good to be true?
Understanding Genetic Testing for ADHD Medications
What It Can (and Can’t) Tell You
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January 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
If you’ve ever contemplated what ADHD treatment option to use for yourself or your child, you may have come across genetic or pharmacogenetic testing. They're often marketed as a way to “take the guesswork out,” promising to choose the right ADHD medication more quickly.
Is it too good to be true?
Is it too good to be true?
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
Quick tip on another winter scourge—the so called lip lickers dermatitis (aka #eczema). Common in all ages, but especially toddlers and preschoolers who don’t know how to stop the cycle. See below! #pedsky #graphicmedicine
January 2, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Quick tip on another winter scourge—the so called lip lickers dermatitis (aka #eczema). Common in all ages, but especially toddlers and preschoolers who don’t know how to stop the cycle. See below! #pedsky #graphicmedicine
Getting kids (especially kids with ADHD) to do what they need to do doesn’t have to feel like a daily battle. Strategies in the link support autonomy and reduce parent stress. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same request again or wondering why simple tasks feel so hard, this is for you.
Getting Kids to Do What They Need to Do
Tips for Parents That Actually Work!
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December 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Getting kids (especially kids with ADHD) to do what they need to do doesn’t have to feel like a daily battle. Strategies in the link support autonomy and reduce parent stress. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same request again or wondering why simple tasks feel so hard, this is for you.
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
What if you could lower your child’s risk of cancer at birth?
You can!
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
You can!
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
December 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
What if you could lower your child’s risk of cancer at birth?
You can!
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
You can!
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
We need clean air everywhere, free vaccines for anyone who wants one. The correct PPE in healthcare and an understanding of the post infection risks and why wearing a respirator won’t stop us living our lives.
December 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
He’s even more vile than I thought.
Absolutely hideous to read. And Trump has Republicans convinced he’s pro-life.
According to this document, Trump was present and 70 years old when a girl’s newborn was disposed of. To be clear, she’s a victim of sex trafficking.
Witness Info
First Name: Donald
Last Name: Trump
Age: 70
1/2
According to this document, Trump was present and 70 years old when a girl’s newborn was disposed of. To be clear, she’s a victim of sex trafficking.
Witness Info
First Name: Donald
Last Name: Trump
Age: 70
1/2
December 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
He’s even more vile than I thought.
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
🎶"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVID"🎶
December 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🎶"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVID"🎶
There are many reasons people don’t come in at the requested time to review ADHD medication side effects and benefits. I want everyone to understand why skipping these visits is not recommended. 1/2 drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/why-showin...
Why Showing Up for ADHD Medication Follow-Up Visits Matters
It's More Than You Might Think
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December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
There are many reasons people don’t come in at the requested time to review ADHD medication side effects and benefits. I want everyone to understand why skipping these visits is not recommended. 1/2 drkristenstuppy.substack.com/p/why-showin...
There are many ways to learn about vaccines and their risks. It's harder and harder to tell if the source is reliable, especially since the HHS is headed by an anti-science and anti-vax lawyer.
"I knew that childhood vaccines had been reformulated without thimerosal, so part of me thought, 'Well, the incidence of autism should be coming down soon.' Except it didn't. It kept going up."
When the evidence contradicts the theory. www.voicesforvaccines.org/autism-paren...
When the evidence contradicts the theory. www.voicesforvaccines.org/autism-paren...
Autism, Parenting, and Anti-Vaccine Myths
My son was diagnosed with autism at age three. I soon found myself falling down the conspiracy rabbit hole.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
There are many ways to learn about vaccines and their risks. It's harder and harder to tell if the source is reliable, especially since the HHS is headed by an anti-science and anti-vax lawyer.
I just learned that bomb threats were called to Catholic schools across Kansas today. They appear to be a hoax, but kids are starting their Christmas vacation in fear.
How did we get here?
How did we get here?
December 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I just learned that bomb threats were called to Catholic schools across Kansas today. They appear to be a hoax, but kids are starting their Christmas vacation in fear.
How did we get here?
How did we get here?
I will reach out to my representatives, but Doc Marshall does not act like the physician he was trained to be. I am so scared for all children and adults affected by the vaccine initiatives of our anti-vax government.
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The Essential Role of States in Protecting Immunization Access | NEJM
In the face of U.S. federal policy shifts that threaten to destabilize vaccine access and weaken clinical guidance, states can step in and protect their residents.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I will reach out to my representatives, but Doc Marshall does not act like the physician he was trained to be. I am so scared for all children and adults affected by the vaccine initiatives of our anti-vax government.
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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December 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Who are the people in charge? How can they live with themselves? These are children.
AP: “Hundreds of immigrant children lingered in federal detention beyond a court-mandated limit, some more than five months… Attorneys highlighted the government’s own admissions to longer custody times, contaminated food, lack of medical care…” apnews.com/article/immi...
December 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Who are the people in charge? How can they live with themselves? These are children.
Teens today are flooded with “quick fixes” and miracle supplements. Many of these are unregulated and unsafe. Parents must know what things are tempting their teens and keep communication lines open. Connection and guidance will help them learn to navigate safer online. 1/2
The Hidden Risks of Online Supplements
What Parents Need to Know
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December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Teens today are flooded with “quick fixes” and miracle supplements. Many of these are unregulated and unsafe. Parents must know what things are tempting their teens and keep communication lines open. Connection and guidance will help them learn to navigate safer online. 1/2
We tried a risk-based vaccination strategy before and it failed. Half of the babies who were infected with Hepatitis B did not get it from their mother at birth.
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Hepatitis B Immunization is Critical to Protect All Newborns
The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from Hepatitis B is a dangerous m...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We tried a risk-based vaccination strategy before and it failed. Half of the babies who were infected with Hepatitis B did not get it from their mother at birth.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
ACIP voted 6-4 (1 abstaining) to recommend testing children's antibody levels after each hepatitis B shot to determine whether additional shots are needed. This adds to the cost and the number of injections since combo vaccines can't be used if positive, and has not been proven to be effective. 😡
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
ACIP voted 6-4 (1 abstaining) to recommend testing children's antibody levels after each hepatitis B shot to determine whether additional shots are needed. This adds to the cost and the number of injections since combo vaccines can't be used if positive, and has not been proven to be effective. 😡
If only there was a way to gather a group of experts who could read and understand the issues at hand to make a competent decision that will better the health of Americans…
Federal vaccine advisers on Thursday postponed a vote to delay the universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine amid chaos and confusion. Read more in AAP News:
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ACIP vote on hepatitis B vaccine delayed amid chaos, confusion; AAP expert says meeting has ‘dangerous consequences’
When the federal vaccine committee reconvenes Friday, it plans to vote on no longer recommending that infants whose mothers test negative for hepatitis B get vaccinated at birth.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
If only there was a way to gather a group of experts who could read and understand the issues at hand to make a competent decision that will better the health of Americans…
Why is sleep so hard for folks with ADHD? It’s not just “bad habits” or staying up late for fun. There are real brain, body, and behavior factors at play: circadian rhythm shifts, racing thoughts, and sleep struggles are deeply tied to ADHD.
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Why Sleep Is Hard for People with ADHD
Big news before we dive in!
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December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Why is sleep so hard for folks with ADHD? It’s not just “bad habits” or staying up late for fun. There are real brain, body, and behavior factors at play: circadian rhythm shifts, racing thoughts, and sleep struggles are deeply tied to ADHD.
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This is now one of my fav's from @randyrainbow.bsky.social!
Pharma plots, raw milk, brain worms, acetaminowhatever, Liza -they all make an appearance.
Lines I really identified with:
- Fear is wunderful for the immune system.
- So long health and hello measles.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHp...
Pharma plots, raw milk, brain worms, acetaminowhatever, Liza -they all make an appearance.
Lines I really identified with:
- Fear is wunderful for the immune system.
- So long health and hello measles.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHp...
RFK! - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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December 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This is now one of my fav's from @randyrainbow.bsky.social!
Pharma plots, raw milk, brain worms, acetaminowhatever, Liza -they all make an appearance.
Lines I really identified with:
- Fear is wunderful for the immune system.
- So long health and hello measles.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHp...
Pharma plots, raw milk, brain worms, acetaminowhatever, Liza -they all make an appearance.
Lines I really identified with:
- Fear is wunderful for the immune system.
- So long health and hello measles.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDHp...
It's a tough vote, but read about the candidates and take your turn in the poll.
I struggled with who I *want* to be fired first vs who I think will actually be fired first.
And I thought about the future students who will study this time period and question it all...
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I struggled with who I *want* to be fired first vs who I think will actually be fired first.
And I thought about the future students who will study this time period and question it all...
zeteo.com/p/which-trum...
Which Trump Official Will Be Fired First?
This time around, Donald Trump has barely fired any senior officials. But here are five people who could be the first to hear ‘you’re fired!’
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December 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It's a tough vote, but read about the candidates and take your turn in the poll.
I struggled with who I *want* to be fired first vs who I think will actually be fired first.
And I thought about the future students who will study this time period and question it all...
zeteo.com/p/which-trum...
I struggled with who I *want* to be fired first vs who I think will actually be fired first.
And I thought about the future students who will study this time period and question it all...
zeteo.com/p/which-trum...
Reposted by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP
#HCWvsHunger - Lets break all our team records on #GivingTuesday!
🍎 Donate to your favorite food-related organization between NOW and 12/2
📷 Log your donation (and matches) here: hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
➡️ Choose Team #BrainDocsUnite to support 🧠 #health
🍎 Donate to your favorite food-related organization between NOW and 12/2
📷 Log your donation (and matches) here: hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
➡️ Choose Team #BrainDocsUnite to support 🧠 #health
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
#HCWvsHunger - Lets break all our team records on #GivingTuesday!
🍎 Donate to your favorite food-related organization between NOW and 12/2
📷 Log your donation (and matches) here: hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
➡️ Choose Team #BrainDocsUnite to support 🧠 #health
🍎 Donate to your favorite food-related organization between NOW and 12/2
📷 Log your donation (and matches) here: hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
➡️ Choose Team #BrainDocsUnite to support 🧠 #health
It's not too late, #Kidvengers!
I made another donation today - sadly missed this post of where to get donation matches, but I did help a local food bank!
Now's your time to boost your donation benefit and help #HCWvsHunger!
I made another donation today - sadly missed this post of where to get donation matches, but I did help a local food bank!
Now's your time to boost your donation benefit and help #HCWvsHunger!
OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do.
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
Today in #DonationMatching:
🍎 care.org: 5x
🍎 Feed the Children: 8x
🍎 Save the Children: 5x
🍎 Heifer International: 5x
🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x
🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x
🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x
YOU choose, everyone wins!
hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
How to contribute
How to Contribute Donate between 6 pm EST on November 27 and 11:59 pm EST December 2, 2025 to an organization of your choice fighting hunger– any amount helps! Feeding America can help you choose l…
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November 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
It's not too late, #Kidvengers!
I made another donation today - sadly missed this post of where to get donation matches, but I did help a local food bank!
Now's your time to boost your donation benefit and help #HCWvsHunger!
I made another donation today - sadly missed this post of where to get donation matches, but I did help a local food bank!
Now's your time to boost your donation benefit and help #HCWvsHunger!