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Alyson Smith

@pedsaly.bsky.social

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Pediatric PA. Associate Professor. Passionate about healthy policies for kids, equity, and Simpsons memes. Chilli Heeler is my spirit animal. Grateful mama. 💕 #MedSky #PedSky #MedEd Personal acct/time via personal device. Chicago 💙

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · Aug 28

American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule for newborns - 18 yrs is the one to use. Just published August 19, 2025 ❤️ downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-...

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Table 1 for Ages 18 Years or Younger, United States, 2025
Published August 19, 2025. View full document and notes here: https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-Immunization-Schedule.pdf

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15h

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 12h

still over here feeling pretty bad about events that transpired right after the Cubs WS win that year

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 14h

I never ever ever ever imagined the depths of this destruction 💔

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 18h

NHANES identified pediatric lead exposure in the ‘70s, considered one of the most significant health interventions ever.

NHANES also gave us pediatric growth charts and nutritional fortification to prevent harmful deficiencies like iodine & folate, to name a few.

h/t @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 18h

NHANES runs mobile clinics that travel the country measuring height, weight, & blood pressure while collecting blood and urine samples. These samples are our only national source for tracking everything from blood sugar to hormones, heavy metals, and more.

The entire operation has been eliminated.

Kevin C Klatt, PhD, RD @kcklatt.bsky.social · 23h

Everyone across biomedicine should be very loud about this so this team's RIF status gets reversed. Nhanes has been key for tracking obesity & diabetes rates, identifying high blood lead levels in kids in the 70s, tracking progress on cholesterol lowering, guiding nutrient fortification programs etc

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HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 18h

"No IRB in the world would approve it." That's what every researcher has told me about saline placebo trials to test vaccines we already have.

The CDC just got rid of its entire IRB. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Instability and whiplash’ as CDC slashes 1,300 jobs before reinstating half

Trump administration says 700 notices were sent in error, while former top CDC officer says ‘they didn’t think through what they were doing’

www.theguardian.com

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 15h

Yay! Go get ‘em, Dr. Pan 💖

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 23h

I took on RFK Jr. and the anti-vaccine movement, and we won.

Now extremists in Washington are attacking science and shutting down the government again.

I’ve fought this battle before. I’ll fight it again for truth, science, and families.

Donate ⬇️

Donate to Richard Pan

Show your support with a contribution.

secure.actblue.com

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Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 23h

I’m Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician, father, and former state senator.

I’ve spent my career protecting kids and expanding health care. Now I’m running for Congress because Washington could use a little good medicine. #CA03 #DrPanForCongress

Watch our launch video, then share it.

Launch - Dr. Pan for Congress

YouTube video by Dr. Richard Pan for Congress

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 15h

I’d totally march with broccoli. Any takers? 💚

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

the perfect costume doesn’t exi-

person smiling in a giant green blowup broccoli costume. the broccoli is also smiling.

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Mickeyfoon @mickeyfoon.bsky.social · 15h

I'm sad for my country.

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 15h

“The effects of these agents, especially to the lungs and heart, are much more pronounced in children.

Because tear gas is heavier than air, it remains in higher concentrations closer to the ground, consequently affecting children to a greater degree…placing them at greater risk for lung injury.“

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

Lego doesn’t sell the sets and instead has donated more than 10,000 of the kits to hospitals around the world.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/13/l...

How Lego MRI scanner sets are reducing anxiety in children undergoing medical treatment

Lego's MRI scanner play sets, which launched in 2023, are significantly reducing anxiety and the use of sedation in children, according to new research.

www.cnbc.com

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 1d

The grownups could use them too 🫣

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 1d

@kenwhite.bsky.social as a fellow parent by adoption, this case is just a whole new level

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 1d

Not for citizens unless driving a car or for air travel.

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

Raygun has several good ones

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 9d

supposed to be 81 degrees tomorrow, better lay out clothes

@raygunsite.com ❤️🇺🇸

@raygunsite.com white “Don’t mess with Chicago” t-shirt with a blue band/white star at top and red band with white ‘Bean’ at bottom. (Thanks @gowder.io for the Raygun inspo). Also Cariuma x @Crooked.com “I voted” sneakers, capri jeans, and a sensible Midwest mama crossbody….

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 2d

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.

Here’s what experts say you need to know.

How to Fight Your Health Insurance Denial with an External Appeal

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

www.propublica.org

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Amy G Dala, MD @amygdalamd.bsky.social · 2d

Card to my college kid 💕

Cream greeting card with adorable puppy in the corner:
I love all my
children equally
less than the dog.

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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

*chiropractor* Eric Berg

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

the perfect costume doesn’t exi-

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 2d

the perfect costume doesn’t exi-

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