Maria
nolapeds.bsky.social
Maria
@nolapeds.bsky.social
Pediatrician, aspiring allergist and immunologist
Stunning graphic from Tynan DeBold and Dov Friedman
Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction

Graphic from Edward Tufte
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May 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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River bends, New Orleans
April 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
Do what you can. A new kids' book shows how even 'The Littlest Drop' helps
A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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By Anthony J Leonardi, MBBS, PhD

"The Proof of Immune Harm Is In The Pudding."

"As obvious as gravity."

Source: archive.md/87Hv6
April 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Mars and the Beehive cluster from last night. Getting closer. 13 April 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
April 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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The recent measles outbreak in Texas highlights the urgent need for vaccination in Colorado. Joshua Williams, MD, of @cupediatrics.bsky.social explains that while Denver's vaccination rates are good, measles vaccinations are still below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.
Recent measles outbreak in Texas highlights urgent need for vaccination in Colorado
With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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🤒Want to brush up on measles now that we have a case in Colorado?
🎙️Guess we recorded this just in time!

@pidsociety.bsky.social @childrenscolo.bsky.social @cupediatrics.bsky.social
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Measles in the Modern World
Podcast Episode · Charting Pediatrics · 04/01/2025 · 37m
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April 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Want to be an ACTUAL ally to trans kids?
Be ready to speak the truth.

1. The Amer. Academy of Pediatrics has evidence-based guidelines for gender-affirming care.

2. Zero parents “make” their kids trans.

3. People don’t become trans on their 18 birthday.

4. Gender-affirming care prevents suicide.
January 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Less than 0.1% of U.S. adolescents received drugs for gender-affirming care between 2018 and 2022, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Gender-affirming care drugs seldom used by kids: study
Less than 0.1% of U.S. adolescents received drugs for gender-affirming care between 2018 and 2022, according to a study published Monday.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM