University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty and researchers are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and Covid-19, to name a few. Here are the stories published during November 2021 that feature Department of Pediatrics faculty members.
November 1, 2021: Protect trick-or-treaters from COVID-19 this Halloween: CDC Interviewed: Joseph McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Now |
November 3, 2021: The new faces of COVID deaths Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC News |
November 3, 2021: Getting your child a vaccine in Dane County: What to know Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: Fox 47 |
November 3, 2021: Wisconsin health agencies to work with schools for child vaccine rollout Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
November 3, 2021: Morgridge invites experts to discuss COVID-19 vaccines for kids in upcoming speaker series Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: Newswise |
November 3, 2021: How China drug makers feed on parent anxiety over child’s height Mentioned: David Allen, MD, professor, Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: Asia Nikkei |
November 4, 2021: DHS approves COVID-19 vaccine for younger Wisconsin kids Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 15 |
November 4, 2021: Some fans feel misled by Rodgers’ use of words, others support him Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WISN |
November 4, 2021: CDC, State Health Officials approve vaccinations for young kids Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WortFM |
November 4, 2021: 23 News first at 4 Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: WIFR-TV |
November 4, 2021: Health experts say kids COVID-19 vaccine outweighs risk of virus Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WSAW Also covered in: WEAU |
November 4, 2021: Homeopathic COVID-19 treatments: what are they and do they work? Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW Also covered in: CBS 58 |
November 5, 2021: ONLINE: Exploring COVID-19 vaccines for kids Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Isthmus |
November 10, 2021: As the holiday season approaches, doctors and experts say the vaccine is the best tool to celebrate safely Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
November 15, 2021: Vaccine for young children fills gap in remaining segment of population Interviewed: Joseph McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 15 Also covered in: WKOW, NBC 26 |
November 22, 2021: Health officials expect to see more shots in arms with COVID-19 booster eligibility expanded Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW |
November 22, 2021: Empty Stocking-Reading Project collaboration aims to reduce education disparities Interviewed: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, associate professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Wisconsin State Journal |
November 22, 2021: Live at Daybreak: Weekend Sunday Interviewed: Joseph McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WTMJ-TV |
November 23, 2021: UW Health: Boost shot is a “powerful tool” in fight against COVID Interviewed: James Conway, MD, professor, Global Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases | Source: Channel 3000 Also covered in: NBC 15, WEAU, WXOW |
November 30, 2021: Multiple COVID-19 booster vaccines could be needed, doctor says Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WISN |
November 30, 2021: Doctor believes new omicron COVID-19 variant is already in US Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | WISN Also covered in: Fox 6 Now |