Hello, again. It’s been a minute. Thanks for opening up this letter.
This podcast is a lightly edited version of our Instagram show recorded on February 23, 2022.
Everyone needs friends who are willing to take off their masks and have honest conversations.
Masks Off Live is created by Dr. Natasha Burgert and Dr. Nicole Baldwin, two long-time friends who happen to be pediatricians. Grab a glass of wine and listen in as they share evidence-based science and practical parenting advice.
In this Off the Rails Episode, Dr. Baldwin and I share our thoughts on the delay of the Pfizer vaccine for Littles, share what numbers we want for “safer” community levels and go off the rails about the new developmental milestone tool. Of course, there are a few surprises along the way.
References From This Episode
As masks are dropping, we need some metrics to determine what is a safer community infection level. We are using this expert consensus tool shared by Katelyn Jetelina.
For those of you in Johnson county, KS - this is the dashboard I reference in the show. Many other health departments across the country have similar websites.
Live question: Are posted community case rates accurate with increased home testing access? (Ans: 17:15)
Third doses matter. Every person 12-years and older should have 3 doses of mRNA vaccine.
Optimal dosing for the mRNA vaccine is changing. For people 12+ years old, dose 1 to dose 2 of a primary series should be separated by 8 weeks.
Post show clarification: Home tests do have expiration dates, but they are being extended as tests are aging. Most tests can be used up to 3 months after their listed expiration date, and many experts believe the tests should be accurate up to one year after production.
Is your Similac part of the expanded recall? Check your lot number.
Minute 42: Here’s your copy of the updated and expanded developmental milestone surveillance tools. Listen in as we rant about the updates, and at 1:05 you can hear our opinion about crawling.
If you are ever concerned about your child's development, you do NOT need a referral to access help. Find out how to connect with local experts.
#MOL After Hours
Dr. Nicole was enjoying Snoop’s 19 Crimes and Dr. Natasha was sipping Bethel Heights Estate pinot noir.
Hell No/ Let’s Go with YOUR covid conundrums begins at 1:16.
Check out the Urgency of Equity toolkit and consider it an evidence-based resource for decision making.
Dr. Baldwin is reading: Essentialism and It Ends With Us.
We are watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Catching Killers.
Masks Off Live is a passion project with zero budget and even less production skill. Despite these inherent challenges, we continue to be amazed when we hear the stories of how unscripted ramblings from two women has helped your family stay safe, sane, and healthy over the past 2 years. Thanks for sending these stories to us.
We appreciate all of you who listen, share and support the show. We hope to see all of you on the Gram for the next one.
#MasksOffLive: The Off The Rails Episode