As an Iowa pediatrician, I certainly think protecting the health of our schoolchildren is a priority, @IAGovernor. Our state experts in pediatrics and public health are calling for mask mandates for school safety, not politics.
I’ve already outlined vaccine requirements that will reach millions of Americans. Today, I’m announcing a new step: If you work in a nursing home and serve Medicare or Medicaid enrollees, you will also be required to get vaccinated.
@IAGovernor cmon!!! Let’s protect our kids! Why are you doing this? Really, why? What’s your real reason? YOU are disruptive to education. They can’t be in school if they’re sick. Teachers can’t teach if they’re sick! #MaskUp
RSV, common colds, and other viruses are increasing as gatherings resume. But with similar symptoms as #COVID19, what actions should you take? Family medicine physician Katie Imborek, MD, has some tips for staying as safe and healthy as possible this #summer.
Dr. Wellington is proving to be the go-to for questions regarding kids and #coronavirusvaccine. Listen to her latest update with @KCRG, and check out @UIchildrens and @uihealthcare feeds for more from her.
Receiving a #COVID19 vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself from the virus, including the #Delta variant. And that’s not the only benefit. Infection preventionist Mary Beth Kukla, RN, has three other reasons you should get your vaccine in our newest #VaxxFacts video.
@SaskiaPopescu Thanks for bringing this up! We are always trying to anticipate what questions we will be supporting next! Hope you are taking care @SaskiaPopescu !
@SaskiaPopescu As the pandemic seems to be winding down for some, new challenges along with new questions come our way! First it was supporting transmission and PPE questions, then testing and when patients could come out of iso and quarantine, now vaccination and when to stop masking.