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In this episode, I'm with Dr. Dharshana Krishna-Prasahd, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, about this year's flu season and recommended best practices for managing flu in kids. Below are links to the AAP technical report, the policy statement summary, and the CDC's shorter resource with antiviral dosing and administration recommendations. The WHO Summary provides information on global trends this season.

AAP Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Technical Report

AAP Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement

CDC Summary on Influenza Antivirals

WHO Disease Outbreak News: Seasonal Influenza - Global Situation

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In this episode, I speak with Shannon Taylor, a certified Child Life Specialist, about creating child-friendly healthcare experiences. We discuss physical space and tools, verbiage to use when preparing kids and families for procedures, and broader applications of Child Life principles for families and even our adult patients.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Monica Federico, Professor of Pediatrics and Pulmonary Medicine and Medical Director of Population Health at the University of Colorado. We review the anticipated effects on pediatric and general health care from the recently passed federal budget reconciliation bill. She breaks down the finances and the anticipated timeline for the rollout of budget cuts, and we discuss various strategies for advocating for patients who will be affected. Below are some resources for those who would like to read more about the bill and its effects, and links to ACEP and AAP resources for advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Kaiser Family Foundation - provides information about healthcare policy and funding. This link is to rural health fund-specific information: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/a-closer-look-at-the-50-billion-rural-health-fund-in-the-new-reconciliation-law/

ACEP 911 Grassroots Network for weekly policy and advocacy updates: https://www.acep.org/federal-advocacy/federal-advocacy-overview/advocacy-action-center/acc-article-pages/911-grassroots-network

AAP Advocacy Guides (choose from a variety of issues affecting U.S. children for which the AAP offers advocacy advice and opportunities): https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/?srsltid=AfmBOopJKq3IEqS8-MmgWi4c0MKidQP-ksWx02uwZ_6ISHwTba_e2nl_