The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that schools strive to reopen in the Fall, but there is hesitation from families and teachers alike. We speak with Dr. Sharfstein, a public health expert and pediatrician, regarding the importance of reopening schools for children, what criteria need to be met prior to opening, and how to keep children and teachers safe. Tune in to learn transmission amongst children, how other countries have reopened, why to cohort children, and how the primary care pediatrician can assist in the coming school year!

Credits

Producers & Writers: Edward Corty, Nicholas Lee MD
Infographic: Nicholas Lee MD
Cover Art: Chris Chiu MD
Hosts: Justin Berk MD, Chris Chiu MD, Edward Corty
Editor:Justin Berk MD; Chris Chiu MD
Guest(s): Joshua Sharfstein MD

Sponsors: Pediatrics On Call

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Time Stamps

Introduction 1:00
How to answer “What do you think about school openings?” 11:30
Risk Assessment of School Re-openings 14:40
Evidence of Transmission among Children 17:10
What Other Countries Have Done 19:40
Community Threshold for Re-Opening and Using Protocols 20:30
The Reasons to Cohort 22:45
How to Address Scenarios 24:20
Health Disparities and Return to School 27:00
Existing Inequities and Children’s Sacrifice of Education 29:00
“Opting Out” of School Return and Feeling Safe 31:30
How Can Governments Help Support the Return 35:50
Guidance to give as PCP 37:50
School Alternatives / Innovations to Going Back 40:10
The Difference Between Equity and Equality 42:50
Testing in Schools 43:45
Resources to Follow For More Information 46:00
Take-Away Points 47:10
Optimism 48:25
Picks of the Week 53:50

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