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UnavailableBONUS EPISODE: The Pandemic of our Generation: Your Top COVID Questions for Summer 2020
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BONUS EPISODE: The Pandemic of our Generation: Your Top COVID Questions for Summer 2020

FromThe PedsDocTalk Podcast


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BONUS EPISODE: The Pandemic of our Generation: Your Top COVID Questions for Summer 2020

FromThe PedsDocTalk Podcast

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's been four months since the pandemic was declared and we are at the worst point its been in many states. 41 states in the US are seeing rising numbers. This virus is a DOOZY. It is as contagious as the common cold, keeps morphing and changing like the flu, and makes people sick as SARS viruses we have seen in the past.On this episode, I do one large update on all of your common concerns and common concerns I hear in my office:1. What are the symptoms?  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html2. Should I get myself or my child tested?  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html3. Who is consider higher risk?https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6914e4.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/index.html4. What are the different types of tests and when should I get tested? Limitations to testing? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.htmlhttps://www.fda.gov/media/138094/downloadhttps://www.acepnow.com/article/covid-19-testing-whats-available-and-each-tests-pros-and-cons/5. Should I test myself before seeing family?6. How can I reduce spread in my home if one person gets sick?7. When can someone leave isolation/self quarantine8. Are adults transmitting this more or children? https://www.ntvg.nl/artikelen/de-rol-van-kinderen-de-transmissie-van-sars-cov-2/volledighttps://journals.lww.com/pidj/Abstract/9000/The_Role_of_Children_in_the_Dynamics_of_Intra.96128.aspxhttps://academic.oup.com/jpids/article/doi/10.1093/jpids/piaa070/58499229. When will this get better?10. Is the spike because of increased testing?11. What is the death rate? https://www.sciencealert.com/covid-19-s-death-rate-is-higher-than-thought-but-it-should-drop12. Do you think we will all get this?13. Can I breastfeed with COVID?14. Should I get pregnant?15. Can grandparents see a baby? Visitors? 16. Nanny precautions?17. Why do you support daycares and not schools?18. Can we attend weddings/large gatherings?19. What about traveling?20. What about going to swimming pools?21. How to handle disagreements over COVID with family members?22. What precautions should I take as frontline worker?23. How to help ourselves and kids get through this? 24. Acknowledging pandemic fatigue 
Released:
Jul 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Pedsdoctalk Podcast. A podcast hosted by U.S. based Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin to educate and empower parents in their journey through parenthood. Episodes will include education regarding hot topics in Pediatrics, interviews with experts in the field, conversations with fellow parents, and insight into her experience as a mother and Pediatrician. Content is both evidence-based and experienced-based to give you tips to keep your child healthy and mindful. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and YouTube (PedsDocTalk TV) for more!