Healthy Skeptic, MD
The purpose of the Healthy Skeptic MD podcast is to take a deeper dive into health issues through interviews with experts and patients. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hochman, a primary care doctor, a key theme of Healthy Skeptic MD is that although modern medicine has much to offer there's also plenty of room for improvement. We will delve into those issues with other medical professionals from all spectrums of practice. We hope you'll learn along with us!
Healthy Skeptic, MD
The Latest COVID-19 Surge and Children
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Dr. Michael Hochman, MD
Anyone following the news has probably seen the alarming headlines about the recent COVID-19 surge and children. Pediatric hospitals – particularly in southern states – have been filling up. Could this mean that the delta strain is more aggressive than prior strains in kids? Let’s not panic quite yet, says today’s guest, Pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman. While rates of COVID-19 are indeed surging, overall kids continue to have excellent outcomes with COVID-19, and with effective vaccines now available for those 12 and older, there is reason to be optimistic.