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Rick MacDonald MD

@kidsdoc1.bsky.social
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Pediatrician, husband, father, sheepadoodle 🐾walker,🥒ball, 🎾,🏄🏿‍♂️, science based, sleep deprived

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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Said a final goodbye to my beautiful mother this weekend. With grace she taught us everything. Will miss you Mom.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Haven’t read the book; haven’t seen the movie. Going in blind. Brought water just in case. My good friend @maryfernando.bsky.social, an elephant lover, would be proud.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
I often read 6-10 books at a time and when one gets a little slow I’ll switch only to return later. I have never given up on a book but sometimes have to start over. This was one of but I do like it. Anyone else do this??
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Can folks watching their kids play sports please stop taking your anger out on the officials coaching/refereeing them on the courts or field. They are often kids themselves doing their best and you look like a ridiculous bully and fool. It will never not be a red card for you.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
After blaming the kids, the missus and of course the pooch I found my expensive glasses , lost 3 yrs ago, under our outdoor BBQ. I attempted to apologize but he was having none of it!!
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Our talented cousin and former National butter tart champion swept the amateur Ontario butter tart contest. Very proud to say it was a delicious honor to be a taste tester!!
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Sorry, another Tick pic. Beautiful evening hike on the trails and an evening of picking off ticks - 10 and counting on the pooch and 3 off me. This one looks like a dog tick but if you’re not sure you can submit pics to the e-tick App.
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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I’ll weigh in because this is my lane. I’ve treated severe depression and suicidal ideation and never lost a patient - *most* can be treated but aren’t because we don’t invest in resources to help them. Not investing in mental health but offering a comfortable death isn’t a good look. #MAID
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This is the current reported Tick map in my area of Ontario. Let’s just say we’re not in Lyme, Connecticut anymore Toto.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Love when I have time for breakfast! 😋
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
All kids are “rough around the edges”. A parent’s job is not to smoothe these out but to give them the tools, supportive confidence and independence to do this themselves.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
For the record, in 5 years we have not seen one single case of hearing loss in vaccinated kids.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Can someone explain to me why we don’t vaccinate against Hepatitis A in Ontario like I’m a first year med student?
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wolfelake2002.bsky.social @wolfelake2002.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Medical professionals can lead by example or not. Thanks for choosing to lead.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The unintentional rage bating this caused on the other site was extraordinary. But here it is and it’s real and it’s everyday for us in pediatrics.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
WTF? (Sorry Reverend 🫢)
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
This means more to us than anyone can imagine. TY.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Best wishes and thanks to all the healthcare workers, first responders and support staff working on Christmas and during the holiday season. Here's to a happy, healthy 2026.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
When it’s 10:30 and she nudges you to get up Xmas morning as the kids are no longer here at home as your alarm clock. Where did time go??
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
From everyone’s favorite and respected Pediatric intensivist,…
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
To all who celebrate. 🥰
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Mostly saddened by the crap-shoot risks that some parents make even when they are “informed”.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
So yes. Santa calls every pediatrician to ask who has been good over the year for those who celebrate. He’s not so high tech but he gets the job done every single year. 🥰
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Incredibly heartbreaking and devastating news.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Influenza A sweeping thru Ontario now. Classrooms are emptying. Consider vaccinating your children. This little one was too young to be vaccinated.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Co-sign ✅
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Goodishintent @omnintensivist.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I am a pediatric ICU physician. I am filled with dread knowing viruses and bacteria will provide the education to families who don't vaccinate their children. And the cost will be dear.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
First 7 patients this morning; • influenza • influenza • influenza myositis • RSV bronchiolitis •norovirus • influenza • RSV
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Fasten your seatbelts , it’s going to be a bumpy ride folks.
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N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Unless we have trained medical experts to STAFF these new buildings, this is meaningless.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Even “Myles Morales” from the Spider-Man universe with all his superpowers wears his mask when visiting the clinic!! (Used w/ permission)
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Not quite feeling it yet! 🎅🏼
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Can confirm ✅
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Tough week in paediatric offices this week. •discussing vaccine misinformation •assuaging maternal guilt for Tylenol during pregnancies •addressing unprecedented requests for vitamin B9 ‘scripts for autistic patients •reaching out w/ empathy to terrified teens w/ gender identity anxiety.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
New flag today. #GoJays!!!
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Rush hour in northern France. Uggggh.
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Scott Krugman @drscottk.medsky.social · 30/09/2025
A long but must-read summary of #autism - hint, it has nothing to do with Tylenol or vaccines….. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/o...
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Opinion | Autism Has Always Existed. We Haven’t Always Called It Autism.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... The complete lack of self awareness and diplomacy is just shocking .
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U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians, after U.S. President Donald Trump hit most of the world wi...
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Has anyone found the newest Covid vaccine in the GTA ??
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Hoping this helps restore some sanity to a world turned upside down. One can only hope.
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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
To preemies, ex-preemies, and their families and NICU teams and their admirers—happy #NICUawarenessMonth! #pedsky
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I, as should you, trust the experts. Ignore the background noise. This is what you need to know.
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Goodishintent @omnintensivist.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I remember getting my first COVID vaccine in December 28, 2020. I teared up with relief because my city had bodies stored in refrigerated trailers and we had kids dying from COVID in our PICU. I got a COVID and a Flu vaccine today. I am still verklempt and grateful.
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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Elijah is four years old and had a liver transplant not long ago. He is immunocompromised and has trouble with viruses that would give the rest of us the cold. People like him are why we should all vaccinate. www.voicesforvaccines.org/kids-w-trans...
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Kids With Transplants Need Community Immunity
My son is now almost three-and-a-half years old. His life shouldn’t be about us trying to dodge diseases.
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Any government that removes vaccine mandates will need a contingency plan to ; •improve patient access to timely medical care • increase pediatric medical &PICU beds • ensure paediatric medical and nursing expertise Paediatricians are already on guard and prepared but we cannot do it alone
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Vaccines are scrupulously and rigorously researched, trialed, tested and continuously monitored. I get a little tired repeating this but it’s important. They are not the villain but the potentially fatal diseases they prevent are. I and my colleagues have seen them all.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
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Rick MacDonald MD @kidsdoc1.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Called my vaccine distribution pharmacy looking for my C19 booster. They have no idea when it will be available.
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