Residency Program News
Pediatricians encouraged to discuss gun safety
Alexandra K. Byrne, MD, a pediatric resident at the University of Florida College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that staff…
Protect your family this flu season by getting…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination coverage for the flu dropped throughout the 2020-2021 season. Following social distancing guidelines…
Asad Bashir: Vaccines: fact vs. myth
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 1,000 cases of measles in 2019. This is the greatest…
Pediatrics Department News
UF Health pediatric expert answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots for kids ages 12-15
As cases of the omicron variant continue to surge, two federal agencies have approved booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-old children. Sonja A. Rasmussen, M.D.,…
Take these steps to protect Florida’s children against COVID-19
As chairs of pediatrics in Florida’s medical schools, we are unified in our fight to protect Florida’s children against COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, deaths and long-term sequelae.
Covid Vaccine Booster Shots Are Here for Kids Ages 12 and Up — Here’s What Parents Need to Know Right Now
Dr. Sonja Rasmussen, a pediatrics and epidemiology professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine and College of Public Health, says parents need to get their children better masks.
Reghan’s Story: How a Turner syndrome diagnosis led to new career goal
Sixteen-year-old Reghan Dukes longed for answers. She was only 4 foot, 5 inches tall, and she had never had a menstrual cycle. Her mom was concerned, and after a few…
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To foster camaraderie and close relationships among all levels of physicians, the department hosts many social events throughout the year.