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Tag: Coronavirus

A Shot of Hope

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Gayle Schrier SmithLeave a commentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Richmond this week.  I’m calling it a shot of hope, and I couldn’t be more hopeful and yes, excited to get my vaccine. As a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, I am always careful to say when I’m speaking on their behalf and when I’m […]

Get Better Faster With Love and Liquids

Posted on September 24, 2020 Gayle Schrier SmithLeave a commentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

We call it Love and Liquids.  It’s what you do when your child is sick, and as the Fall unfolds, we’re pretty sure it’s going to be a very long winter of illness.  So let’s review the drill for how to get better.

Decisions, decisions.

Coronavirus Decision Making

Posted on September 8, 2020 Gayle Schrier SmithLeave a commentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

I just finished reading an excellent blog post by Emily Oster written to help parents make decisions in CoronaVirus times.  She blogs at CovidExplained.org

Covid-19 Testing

COVID-19 Tests. We Must Proceed With Caution

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Gayle Schrier SmithLeave a commentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

COVID-19 Testing. It’s a featured topic on 60 Minutes in late June, 2020 and their investigative journalism has some surprising discoveries about how the FDA allowed antibody tests of varied accuracy onto the market.

Lab Testing for COVID-19

The COVID-19 Testing Facts (Subject To Change)

Posted on May 27, 2020June 1, 2020 Gayle Schrier Smith1 CommentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

COVID-19 Testing. It’s in the news every day. “We don’t have enough tests. We have tests; come get one. The test results are all mixed together making it impossible to interpret them.” Get a test. Don’t get a test. No wonder the average parent is a little confused by it all.

It Won’t Be Like This Forever

Posted on April 24, 2020 Gayle Schrier SmithLeave a commentPosted in Coronavirus, DrDownload

When I first saw the photograph, I thought it should be called “It Won’t Be Like This Forever.”  A pregnant mother.  A sweet new baby.  The return of her waistline.  It reminded me in a stark, beautifully hopeful way that life does go on.  And change is the one thing we can count on.

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