NM Pediatric Society - NM Chapter AAP

08/10/2023

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  The 2023 Wylder is here! Saturday September 23, 2023 - One Day Conference Reduced rates this year - 8 in-person lectures and 3 video Lectures = 11 CMEs See attached link to registration and poster s

12/19/2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/17/pediatric-bed-shortage-tripledemic-rsv-flu-covid/

Pediatric hospital beds are often empty and yield smaller reimbursements than adult care, making them targets for cost-cutting by hospitals.

12/08/2022

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12/01/2022

Please join us on Thursday, December 15, for this important webinar: "RSV Affects You and Me: All you need to know"

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is something that we typically worry about for young babies, but RSV, like influenza, causes disease in every age group--sometimes resulting in hospitalization and death. Come learn about this disease that is filling our hospitals and about the vaccines that are in development and should be available in the near future.

To register, click here: https://comaginehealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IwsEW1HQR9yLIm9s9RJZrQ

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: RSV Affects You and Me: All you need to know. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

11/19/2022

The COVID-19 shot is now one of the recommended immunizations for kids. See why experts say it helps keep kids healthy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Recommended-Immunization-Schedules.aspx

11/18/2022

Did you know children 10 and under are most at risk for severe flu complications? Health experts recommend the flu vaccine for anyone 6 months or older. Find one here: vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

11/16/2022

With the flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses spreading, it’s more important than ever to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccinations. and learn more here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Why-is-it-important-for-my-kids-to-get-childhood-immunizations-during-COVID-19.aspx

11/15/2022

The best way to protect you and your family is to stay up to date on vaccines. To find vaccines and boosters near you, visit vaccines.gov.

11/14/2022

Local hospitals are operating above capacity because of an influx of young children getting sick with different viruses, including RSV ➡️ https://www.abqjournal.com/2549551/local-hospitals-seeing-influx-of-young-patients.html

UNMH children's hospital was at 119% capacity Monday morning

10/25/2022

“I’m calling it an emergency,” said Dr. Juan Salazar of Connecticut Children’s Hospital, where RSV has caused a shuffling of patients into playrooms and other spaces not normally used for beds.
https://www.abqjournal.com/2543015/whats-behind-worrying-rsv-surge-in-us-childrens-hospitals.html

Children’s hospitals in New Mexico and other parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies. RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in ...

10/07/2022

With COVID-19 variants, being vaccinated and boosted is more important than ever.

Share THE CONVERSATION to provide answers to commonly-asked Qs about vaccines: BetweenUsAboutUs.org.

Infectious Disease Specialist and Epidemiologist, Céline Gounder, MD on the process for ensuring the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines for childre...

10/05/2022

What’s in the COVID-19 vaccines? How do we know they’re safe? Why do we need a booster?

Health care workers answer commonly-asked questions about vaccines at BetweenUsAboutUs.org.

Infectious Disease Specialist and Epidemiologist, Céline Gounder, MD explains that even children can get very sick from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is saf...

10/03/2022

The vaccines are safe, effective & FREE in the U.S. To get a FREE COVID-19 vaccine, click here: vaccines.gov

Get & share facts at BetweenUsAboutUs.org.

Pediatrician Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD shares how she has seen children hospitalized with COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in preventing s...

09/06/2022

Don't miss out on the upcoming NMPS Wylder conference! Click the link below to register today!
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Don't wait register today!   New Mexico Pediatric Society 2022 Wylder Lecture Series September 17-18 Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid   2022 Wylder Lecture Series September 17-18, 2022 Albuquerque Marri

09/02/2022

We've updated our Agenda for New Mexico's Kids! Including a total of 39 policy recommendations for improving our children’s lives, this agenda provides the framework for our 2023 legislative strategy.https://www.nmaap.org/_files/ugd/d4e41e_cf480929440746b0a4bc132b74f79a60.pdf

08/26/2022

Start the school year off right: schedule an appointment to get your children & teens the vaccinations & checkups they need.