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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD

@scottvernaglia.bsky.social
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Peds Primary Care, Faculty Development, Med Ed * Fighting mental health stigma * Proud mom of 2 * #MedSky #PedSky #EndStigma #KidVengers

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The President is not a doctor and he’s surrounded by conspiracy theorists and quacks. This is a reckless pronouncement built upon lies and misinformation. *Posting from vacation in my personal capacity www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they ...
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Science wins in court. #VaccinesSaveLives www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/h...
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Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Kids simply soak up what ever language you shower upon them- to your mutual benefit. Research has shown in households where parents talk, sing, gesture, tell stories ad read translate into better academic and reading skills. Chatter on! #kidsky #graphicmedicine
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
An incredible treat to receive an advanced copy of my friend @ranaawdish.bsky.social new book After Shock. I cannot wait to read it!!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
My friend and colleague Dr. Dan Saddawi-Konefka shared this beautiful reflection on his woodworking as a metaphor for GME educational leadership. It is as stunning as the pens he painstakingly crafts for his learners. Via @jgmejournal.bsky.social jgme.kglmeridian.com/view/journal...
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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
"No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar." -Abraham Lincoln
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
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A short note to Kristi Noem
To a current Cabinet secretary from a former one
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Drmaypole @drmaypole.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Pediatrics Field Notes 3. The Patient Experience Survivor. Incensed by parking fees, hassled by traffic, & tipped over by lengthy -revisit surveys, these parents are (understandably) done before you begin. Toolkit: the milk of human kindness, empathy, flexibility & focus on the kid. #graphicmedicine
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Even when the outcome is the farthest from what we want, there is the chance to be with our patients in meaningful ways. This piece in @closler.bsky.social speaks to the power of listening and not fixing TW: suicide closler.org/passion-in-t...
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The last appointment  - CLOSLER
By Karl VanDevender, MD, MPhil, Centennial Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee     Dr. C presented to my general internal medicine clinic for an annual physical examination. It had been 18 months since I’d...
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
On rotavirus: "Although plenty of children weathered the infection largely without bad symptoms, others vomited so profusely that they struggled to keep down the fluids they desperately needed." www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/... $paywall. via @katherinejwu.com @theatlantic.com
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Rotavirus Could Come Roaring Back—Very Soon
A leading vaccine expert on what the country’s newly overhauled immunization schedule means for children
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Children die from RSV, from meningococcus, from hepatitis A, from hepatitis B We have safe and effective ways to prevent them from serious illness and death PLEASE talk to your pediatrician and protect your children, their lives depend on it
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year from the Freedom to Read Project! 🎉📚 Thank you to every librarian, educator, parent, student, and advocate who stood up for access to books in 2025. Your voices and courage matter. Here’s to resilience, community, and a 2026 filled with curiosity, truth, and unbanned books.
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NPR @npr.org · 20/12/2025
The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.
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For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend
The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
That graph on the left predicts a harsh truth for kids and families in the future The pipeline of pediatricians and pedi subspecialists is drying up and we should all be worried. #PedSky
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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#medsky #pedsky #idsky #immunosky #episky I collaborated with exceptionally talented people in infectious diseases to write this Special Article about aluminum salts in childhood vaccines. We review the evidence base for key safety concerns and offer guidance for communication with caregivers.
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The Role and Safety of Aluminum Adjuvants in Childhood Vaccines
Aluminum salts have been used as adjuvants in vaccines for nearly a century, enhancing the immune response to purified antigens and ensuring durable protection against serious infectious diseases. Des...
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Ann-Marie Brown, PhD-ACPNP @brownam130.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Totally! Best co-captains ever!! The best part is how many people will now be fed based on the efforts in the generosity of so many. #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What a village we have at #KidVengers - our kids, our moms, our spouses, our colleagues, so many!! - joining this amazing group of Pediatric HCW to fight hunger as part of #HCWvsHunger Maybe too many years of CandyLand and Connect4 but we're competitive when it matters! THANK YOU!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Nothing but immense kudos, respect, & excitement for the awesome #DiagnoseAndTreats team who push us to be our very best at #KidVengers by being such extraordinary competitors in #HCWvsHunger - Congratulations! @kemimdrad.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social & of course the amazing Jr Captain!!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The very best team and backup team and spouse team. #HCWvsHunger is just such a bright light in this world even in dark times
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HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#MedSky #HCWvsHunger, the time is upon us! Results of the 2025 competition have been certified. First, let's thank the HS/college students who handle all of the social, tech, & data for the competition. They have worked tirelessly thru final exams, illness, college application deadlines, & more! /1
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Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What it's like the 12-1 the day after #HCWvsHunger wraps.... #KidVengers @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 03/12/2025
Not yet including our late big donation as well last minute donations, we have already passed our HIGHEST ANNUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT RAISED for #HCWvsHunger EVER. Speechless, grateful, and so very happy. TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
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HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The 2025 #HCWvsHunger contest has ended. Stay tuned for an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT of our final 2025 #HCWvsHunger competition total & leaderboard. Note: leaderboard was frozen to the public 15 mins prior to contest end. Results drop Weds, 12/3/25, between 12 & 1pm EST ⏳🍎
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Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social · 03/12/2025
If #HCWvsHunger history is any indicator, the leaderboard freezes for the last hour but can still log donations! #Kidvengers how much higher can we go?! @kiddocsc.bsky.social @bnaikmathuria.bsky.social @docscribbles.bsky.social @doctorkorb.bsky.social @asato4kids.bsky.social @medpeds.bsky.social
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Come on folks we have one hour left to light the blue sky up with donations! #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#ThreeGoodThings: 1️⃣ 4/4 #radonc in my family donated this year to #HCWvsHunger for our #oncTwitter team 2️⃣ my 🍎order arrived just in time for our last day 3️⃣ honored to run #DiagnoseAndTreats with Drs @kemimdrad.bsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social @rovingatuscap.bsky.social @01sth02.bsky.social 🙏
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Ultimate #HCWvsHunger BlueSky flex 💪 🍎💪🍎💪🍎💪🍎💪🍎
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Jorge Ganem, MD FAAP @jfganem.medsky.social · 03/12/2025
Just logged my donation to @feedthechildrenorg.bsky.social for team #Kidvengers Thank you to the amazing organizers for all your hard work. @hcwvshunger.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
One last hoorah.. @drpanmd.bsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social will you help us close the gap and feed kids before midnight? #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
When you really should have gone to bed but you're just too excited to see the newest twist in #HCWvsHunger as #DiagnoseAndTreats and #KidVengers work hard to have a photo finish
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The Jr Captain of #DiagnoseAndTreats is the 🌟 of #HCWvsHunger and we are deeply honored by and grateful for her amazing generosity.
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Another round of applause for the amazing volunteers behind @hcwvshunger.bsky.social from #KidVengers 🦄 @islagleeson.bsky.social @rivergleeson.bsky.social
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Karen “the good kind” @kpsinging.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
HCW teams: I logged my donations for HCW vs Hunger based on teams for people I knew, the last place team on the leaderboard and a name I thought was catchy. 😁 A bit of science a bit of "vibes" #HCWvsHunger #Let’sFeedSomePeople @tmprowell.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social hcwvshunger.org
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Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Woot woot #ChaosGrenade win for #KidVengers who not only gave generously during #HCWvsHunger but also during the SNAP crisis earlier to make #SNAPMatch a reality!!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Best co-captain ever! Show @robyncohenmd.bsky.social that you also want to buy the world a Coke by making a donation and logging for #HCWvsHunger for Team #KidVengers!
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Jill Horan @jmmh123.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Don’t make me play Baby Shark…!!!🤣 Instead how about helping a kid in need - #KidVengers is for you!! Help us stomp out hunger w/ #HCWvsHunger friendly competition. Simply donate to your favorite food charity and log your donation to team #kidvengers Click on the Link below:😊 hcwvshunger.org
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
It's never over til it's over #Pedsky help #KidVengers have a photo finish in #HCWvsHunger 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your #KidVengers @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
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Jill Horan @jmmh123.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Friends - It’s coming down to the wire in our friendly competition to stomp out hunger!! Calling all Pedi friends - let’s show them how it’s done!!! Donate to your favorite food bank and log your donation below! @ImproveCareNow hcwvshunger.org #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
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(((Mark))) @markrap.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#kidvengers That’s what I meant to write Posting my donations to encourage others #HCWvsHunger
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The #EndGame in #HCWvsHunger is always the best No matter who takes home the 🍎 we are all friends fighting hunger There's still time! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your team … #KidVengers @kemimdrad.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
ALERT ‼️ Care.org offering 10x PowerHour Match. #KidVengers unite #HCWvsHunger
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CARE - Fighting Global Poverty and World Hunger
CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and world hunger by working alongside women and girls. Donate now.
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Did the Avengers give up? NEVER! Come on #KidVengers let's use these next 4 hours to push, push, push to catch #DiagnoseAndTreats 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
10 minutes left to get those #SNAPMatch donations in. If you donated in late October through Thanksgiving and haven't logged it, DM me and I'll make a donation for today to count for the match #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger
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ScottCulkin 🇺🇸/🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿/🚒🚑(ret.)/🚴/🥁/⚽ @scottculkin.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
My donation WAS doubled today. ( #KidsVengers, of course). 😁
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Mary @matrn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#HCWvsHunger #KidVengers #bladesandbougies Donated today to Feeding America and recorded it for #KidVengers Recorded a monthly donation to #Harvesters and assigned it to #bladesandbougies. It has been a great event!
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It's #GivingTuesday, the perfect time to donate to fight hunger and be a part of the amazing #HCWvsHunger community Follow these simple instructions and feel the joy! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your team … #KidVengers 👶 of course
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Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD @scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Amazing to have you part of the #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers team! Come on everyone, let's keep those donations coming @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
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