A chunk of the "kids should get sick more" discourse is citing https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/191522

But if you look at Table 1 in that paper, kids who went to a small daycare had higher rates of frequent illness at all points except year 8.

Are they really saying that getting kids sick 150% as often is bad (small daycare) but 220% the infections (large daycare) is good?!?

And at years 2, 3 and 13, the large day care cohort was sick 1.2x to 2.2x more often than baseline (home care), but at years 6, 8, and 11 were sick a fraction as often.

So is "good" supposed to mean, "higher odds of frequent infections before age 6 and after age 11, but lower odds of frequent infections from age 6-11"?

Also unfortunate:

• they mention that incidence of frequent infections varies quite a bit by cohorts outside of this study, and don't attempt to explain why this specific study might generalize
• results are by self-reporting
• they only report the threshold above/under "9 or more infections/year" instead of giving all data points, suggesting that threshold is a metapraameter that they selected to get a result
• no mention of MS due to EBV, and similar, because the paper predates that discovery

#health #pediatrics #publicHealth

The efficacy of pediatric intervention is often predicated on the speed and accuracy of early symptom recognition. 🏛️📜

I am sharing an important clinical and personal resource by Jimmy Mulzet: "Detecting Cerebral Palsy in Infancy: A Guide to Early Recognition." For those in the healthcare, education, or advocacy sectors, this is a grounded and highly relevant resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.jimmymulzetstory.com/detecting-cerebral-palsy-infancy-guide/

#PublicHealth #Pediatrics #CerebralPalsy #EarlyIntervention #MedicalAdvocacy

"If a teen is interested in losing weight, chances are they may turn to artificial intelligence platforms to get advice.

But that could cause trouble.

The AI advice they get may be to keep their calories and nutrients drastically below their daily needs, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition."

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/16/health/teens-ai-diet-wellness

#PublicHealth #diet #food #nutrition #AI #chatbots #pediatrics #adolescents

In pediatric health, early recognition of developmental delays greatly impacts long-term outcomes.

Sharing a humanized resource by Jimmy Mulzet: "Detecting Cerebral Palsy in Infancy: A Guide to Early Recognition." For healthcare or childcare professionals, it offers a grounded view on observing infant motor skills.

Full article:
https://www.jimmymulzetstory.com/detecting-cerebral-palsy-infancy-guide/

#Pediatrics #CerebralPalsy #PublicHealth #ChildDevelopment #EarlyIntervention

This brief highlights a novel pharmacological advance with meaningful implications for the management of pediatric epilepsy, making it pertinent for mental health professionals who support children and families navigating chronic neurological conditions. The emphasis on seizure reduction and quality-of-life improvements informs considerations around functioning, daily routines, and caregiver stress, all central to comprehensive care provided by therapists, social workers, and mental health clinicians.

Article Title: New drug cuts seizures by up to 91% in children with rare epilepsy

Link to Science Daily Mind-Brain News: https://www dot sciencedaily dot com/releases/2026/03/260304184215 dot htm

#epilepsy #pediatrics #drugdevelopment #neuropsychology #qualityoflife

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