Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
@pediadocjoey.bsky.social
Pediatrician and Child Health Advocate
I post medical and health education posts on https://www.instagram.com/pediadocjoey 🩵
I post medical and health education posts on https://www.instagram.com/pediadocjoey 🩵
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
― Jane Goodall
― Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
― Jane Goodall
― Jane Goodall
Sorting through all the photos and videos we’ve taken has got to be one of my favorite AND least favorite things about coming from a holiday.
September 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sorting through all the photos and videos we’ve taken has got to be one of my favorite AND least favorite things about coming from a holiday.
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the 9/22 WH autism press conference:
“Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals."
“Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals."
AAP Statement on White House Autism Announcement
Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic indivi...
www.aap.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the 9/22 WH autism press conference:
“Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals."
“Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals."
Gentle parenting IS NOT permissive parenting. It’s responsive, compassionate and authoritative (not authoritarian). It meets your child where they are developmentally, teaches them boundaries & natural consequences, and does NOT mean you no longer parent, guide &(appropriately) discipline your child
July 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Gentle parenting IS NOT permissive parenting. It’s responsive, compassionate and authoritative (not authoritarian). It meets your child where they are developmentally, teaches them boundaries & natural consequences, and does NOT mean you no longer parent, guide &(appropriately) discipline your child
The red herring. The violence. The utter disrespect.
July 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The red herring. The violence. The utter disrespect.
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
News: The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will no longer take part in the process of ACIP meetings.
“We won’t lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health,” the group's president says.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/c...
“We won’t lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health,” the group's president says.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/c...
CDC vaccine advisory committee to review long-approved immunizations
A leader of the CDC's reconstituted vaccine advisory committee said the panel would start a review of long-approved shots.
www.statnews.com
June 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
News: The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will no longer take part in the process of ACIP meetings.
“We won’t lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health,” the group's president says.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/c...
“We won’t lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health,” the group's president says.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/25/c...
Went to a bookstore today and bought several books, none of which were for me. Our priorities truly shift once we’re raising a tiny human (and, hopefully, a life-long reader!).
June 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Went to a bookstore today and bought several books, none of which were for me. Our priorities truly shift once we’re raising a tiny human (and, hopefully, a life-long reader!).
Whenever I see posts of people talking about how they were sick but still “showed up” (to work, a concert, etc), especially if they were unmasked and (likely) contagious (especially in a crowded place), I feel not so lowkey distressed.
Have we really learned nothing? (Rhetorical / Also: Just sad)
Have we really learned nothing? (Rhetorical / Also: Just sad)
April 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Whenever I see posts of people talking about how they were sick but still “showed up” (to work, a concert, etc), especially if they were unmasked and (likely) contagious (especially in a crowded place), I feel not so lowkey distressed.
Have we really learned nothing? (Rhetorical / Also: Just sad)
Have we really learned nothing? (Rhetorical / Also: Just sad)
I don’t think anything stresses me out at work as much as patients who are very, very late on a fully (actually, over)booked clinic day. ESPECIALLY if they’re scheduled at the start of the day. If you are very, very late, all of the patients after you will also be seen much later than intended.
April 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I don’t think anything stresses me out at work as much as patients who are very, very late on a fully (actually, over)booked clinic day. ESPECIALLY if they’re scheduled at the start of the day. If you are very, very late, all of the patients after you will also be seen much later than intended.
Always a struggle to get professional makeup off! So far, the best makeup remover I’ve tried is the Banila Co Clean It Zero, but it can sometimes be difficult to find. Do you guys have any products you swear by for thorough makeup removal?
April 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Always a struggle to get professional makeup off! So far, the best makeup remover I’ve tried is the Banila Co Clean It Zero, but it can sometimes be difficult to find. Do you guys have any products you swear by for thorough makeup removal?
"Treating children has the highest yield of all professions, the highest potential to support lifelong health and to lower the costs of health care over the long haul." - Dr. Sallie Permar
When things start to get tough, this is such a humbling and grounding reminder.
#Pediatrics #PedSky
When things start to get tough, this is such a humbling and grounding reminder.
#Pediatrics #PedSky
April 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"Treating children has the highest yield of all professions, the highest potential to support lifelong health and to lower the costs of health care over the long haul." - Dr. Sallie Permar
When things start to get tough, this is such a humbling and grounding reminder.
#Pediatrics #PedSky
When things start to get tough, this is such a humbling and grounding reminder.
#Pediatrics #PedSky
The exhaustion from the past few weeks is hitting me especially hard today. But there’s no time to rest. And the guilt when I do rest gets pretty intense.
April 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The exhaustion from the past few weeks is hitting me especially hard today. But there’s no time to rest. And the guilt when I do rest gets pretty intense.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
March 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
Habitually pressing the lock button for my car at least twice every time because once is not locked enough.
March 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Habitually pressing the lock button for my car at least twice every time because once is not locked enough.
It always seems to come in threes, whether cases or admissions.
March 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It always seems to come in threes, whether cases or admissions.
The HPV vaccine is not just for women. Males and females ages 9 to 45 can get the cancer-preventing vaccine.
March 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The HPV vaccine is not just for women. Males and females ages 9 to 45 can get the cancer-preventing vaccine.
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
“Healthcare personnel often do not realize that in the U.S., HPV-related mortality far surpasses the mortality from tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis & meningococcal disease combined. Each year, about 4,000 deaths are the result of cervical cancer; most are preventable through pre-exposure vaccination”
Technically Speaking: Why HPV Vaccination Before Age 11 Years Is a Good Idea
Dr. Sean O’Leary, Chair of AAP’s COID, explains why AAP and CDC recommendations about HPV vaccine differ.
www.chop.edu
March 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“Healthcare personnel often do not realize that in the U.S., HPV-related mortality far surpasses the mortality from tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis & meningococcal disease combined. Each year, about 4,000 deaths are the result of cervical cancer; most are preventable through pre-exposure vaccination”
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
March 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
What an amazing story
The man saved over 2 million lives
This. This is how you want to live
Helping people, not destroying them
The man saved over 2 million lives
This. This is how you want to live
Helping people, not destroying them
A legend died today.
In his memory, how about a heartwarming heme #skeetorial? #hemesky #nerdalert
Today the world lost the man with the "golden arm"
1/n
In his memory, how about a heartwarming heme #skeetorial? #hemesky #nerdalert
Today the world lost the man with the "golden arm"
1/n
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 AM
What an amazing story
The man saved over 2 million lives
This. This is how you want to live
Helping people, not destroying them
The man saved over 2 million lives
This. This is how you want to live
Helping people, not destroying them
Randomly remembered my friends who turned to baking during the pandemic, especially those who made amazing ube cheese pandesal. Actually rather miss those.
February 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Randomly remembered my friends who turned to baking during the pandemic, especially those who made amazing ube cheese pandesal. Actually rather miss those.
Does anyone else still take physical notes / use a physical chart in their clinic/practice? I still prefer just writing (pen to paper) during patient encounters/visits because having a screen in front of me / between me and the family feels more impersonal, especially since my patients are children.
February 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Does anyone else still take physical notes / use a physical chart in their clinic/practice? I still prefer just writing (pen to paper) during patient encounters/visits because having a screen in front of me / between me and the family feels more impersonal, especially since my patients are children.
Studies have found that providing kids with comprehensive sex ed leads to later age of sexual debut, improved knowledge about their bodies and healthy relationships, decreased risk-taking and risky behavior, and decreased frequency of unprotected sex (once they do engage in it).
January 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Studies have found that providing kids with comprehensive sex ed leads to later age of sexual debut, improved knowledge about their bodies and healthy relationships, decreased risk-taking and risky behavior, and decreased frequency of unprotected sex (once they do engage in it).
I always feel extra compelled to learn a third (and even fourth) language whenever I encounter patients who have difficulty communicating in English. I've tried learning a few languages via DuoLingo in fits and starts, but not even the threatening owl has been able to help me stick to it.
January 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I always feel extra compelled to learn a third (and even fourth) language whenever I encounter patients who have difficulty communicating in English. I've tried learning a few languages via DuoLingo in fits and starts, but not even the threatening owl has been able to help me stick to it.
Reposted by Joey Cuayo-Estanislao, MD
It’s always a great time to catchup on your child’s/family’s vaccines.
January 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It’s always a great time to catchup on your child’s/family’s vaccines.