Natasha Burgert, MD

Pediatrician. Spokesperson. Writer. Thinker. Advocate.

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[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

Dear #parents, Never, ever promise that there will be "no shots" at doctor visits. Thank you.

[Dr. Glaucomflecken @DGlaucomflecken]

The NFL has to cancel this game. Please. Every player on that field is now a cosurvivor of a horrifying medical trauma. They need to be with loved ones, not playing football.

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

Nothing like starting your day as a pediatrician in 2022 by calling local pharmacies to see if they have have any antibiotics in stock.

Wild times.

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

So many kids with FEVER! Here's your quick guide:
https://t.co/aDskhTfPC5

[Center for Injury Research and Policy @CIRPatNCH]

A7: If you're a med student, resident, or fellow w/interest in peds, child injury prevention, comm, health behavior change, and/or advocacy, join us! We look for diversity in applicants and messaging. Apps open now until 11/27/22 https://t.co/frCGZxsMcT @AAPSOPT #BeInjuryFree

[Deborah Greenhouse @greenhousemd]

@InjuryFreeKids Properly installed car seats and booster seats can dramatically reduce the number of severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
#BeInjuryFree

[Kiesha Fraser Doh @KieshaFraserDoh]

Look before you leave the car. #BeInjuryFree
Because nothing matters more than kids!

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

A2: As soon as you child gets a phone, add 988 as a contact. It can be a life life for themselves or a friend. #beinjuryfree

[Dr. Robert M. Califf @DrCaliff_FDA]

Hopefully, this "Fast Facts" PDF will give clinicians what they need to know about the new data on bivalent vaccines. https://t.co/0X3Vc6mwXL

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

@marklewismd So funny. Thanks for sharing.

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

At this point, my son is watching cartoon movies in middle school since he one of the nine students in his class.

If there is so much student (and teacher!) absenteeism that educational lessons are "The Secret Life of Pets", isn't it time to call off school?

[Dr. Tara C. Smith @aetiology]

Still growing. 18 cases identified so far in 5 daycares. All unvaccinated, 7 hospitalized. https://t.co/IaMdt05cJE

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

To all my fellow pediatricians, nurses, RTs, APRNs, ER docs, PICU staff, transport, all who are on the front lines of this illness wave AND all the parents who have been dutifully taking care of these kids for WEEKS.

I see you.
I am with you.
We will get through this.

[bob dudas @bobdudas]

I'm sending positive vibes out to all those pediatricians out there

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

If your child has a fever, please give them fever-reducer BEFORE coming to the doctor's office.

We trust they had a fever. We don't need to "see it." And, we can better examine kids when they are cooler and more comfortable.

Signed,
All Pediatricians

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

There are babies in KC who are having trouble accessing needed medical care for respiratory illnesses. Wait times in the ERs and UCs are approaching DAYS.

This is not okay.

Pediatricians are not okay.

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

Psst...

Individual STATES determine vaccine requirements for school entry, not the CDC.

#VOTE

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

Cosign.

[Eric Ball @DrEricBall]

I take care of thousands of kids a year. I know lots of pediatricians. Who is seeing all of the vaccine-injured and dying children? Because we are not.

This garbage is not true and is leading to a distrust in science and vaccines that will actually cause kids to die.

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

@millennialpedia Great way to serve your patients where they need it. ❤️

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

Question for the Docs— In what ways has the Pandemic changed how you practice?

I’m thinking about things like changes to your common instructions or advice, anticipatory guidance or direct patient care work. #MedTwitter #tweetiatrician

[Natasha Burgert, MD @DoctorNatasha]

@docalisaNY Ugh. Yes.