Laura Milani Alessio

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Laura Milani Alessio

Laura Milani Alessio

@LMAlessio

Managing editor of @AmerAcadPeds parenting site, @HealthyChildren. Erstwhile health and education journalist. Tweets are my own.

Katılım Ekim 2015
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Digital Health Awards
Digital Health Awards@DHealthAwards·
GOLD | American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds | Suicide Prevention, Risks & Treatment: Parent Quiz (Web-based Digital Health: Web-based Resource / Tool) #DHAS2025
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CDC Director@CDCDirector·
I just recommended expanding updated #COVID19 vaccines to children 5-11 years. This is a critical step in our fight against COVID-19. An updated vaccine can help bolster protection for our children this winter. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider for more information.
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HealthyChildren@healthychildren·
During or after a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster, families may face a variety of challenges. Here are some steps to help you protect and support your children during these times: healthychildren.org/English/health… #HurricaneIan
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. @US_FDA is warning against one of the latest social media challenges that involves cooking chicken in NyQuil. This challenge can cause poisoning, serious injuries, & even be fatal. Learn why they appeal to kids & how to talk with your child about them: ow.ly/qpz550KPvtW
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HealthyChildren@healthychildren·
Extreme heat can quickly cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps & heat stroke, especially in kids. Dr. Dele Davies’ explains signs to watch for and how to keep kids safe when temperatures soar. ow.ly/nCiU50JygOM
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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With recent news about masking on public transit and no update on when a COVID vaccine will be available for children under 5, families are understandably frustrated and concerned. Our take on protecting those too young to be immunized right now: 🧵
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HealthyChildren@healthychildren·
Video games are more popular than ever, but how do you know which ones you’d feel comfortable letting your child play? Pediatrician Dr. Jeffrey Hutchinson shares tips to help make video gaming a positive part of your child's life. healthychildren.org/English/family…
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American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics@AmerAcadPeds·
CDC approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine booster for kids ages 12+. Boosters help protect kids from serious disease and hospitalization from COVID, including the highly contagious Omicron variant. #CallYourPediatrician if you have questions about your child's eligibility.
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Pediatricians can help answer parents’ questions about how COVID-19 #VaccinesWork. Our new animated video explains how mRNA vaccines work like invisible coaches to teach children's immune systems to recognize the virus: ow.ly/M6hP50Gwsof
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As health professionals, we have witnessed soaring rates of mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and their families over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. 🧵
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AAP News@AAPNews·
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine keeps youths out of hospital, according to a new study in @CDCMMWR: ow.ly/Guu750Gu6P9
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HealthyChildren
HealthyChildren@healthychildren·
Build a diverse and inclusive bookshelf during #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth! Reading diverse and inclusive books is a great way to help your kids to see themselves reflected, recognize our similarities, and celebrate differences! ow.ly/GMf150GaAdZ
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HealthyChildren@healthychildren·
Read about a North Carolina pediatrician whose two sons, ages 8 and 13, volunteered for a pediatric clinical trial of the COVID vaccine. “We're super proud of Caleb, Joshua, and all the other kids who have given of themselves.” bit.ly/2XULX6V #VaccinesWork
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