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Canadians 'strongly' urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling. Sarah Khan, associate professor McMaster University Department of Pediatrics, spoke with National Post about measles and what to do if you return from international travel with symptoms. ow.ly/WpZ950Vhvs1

Catch up on the latest #GrandRounds 🎥 Our playlist features expert talks from McMaster University Department of Pediatrics faculty, trainees & scientists & more on key developments in pediatric education, research & clinical care. Watch now ⬇️ macvideo.ca/playlist/1_p7z… #PediatricEducation #MedEd #Research


Sarah Khan, associate professor McMaster University Department of Pediatrics, spoke with Hamilton Spectator about the time-sensitive nature of contact tracing following exposure to measles and its impact on the health-care system. ow.ly/8ZJR50Villz



Jacqueline Wong, pediatric infectious disease expert and assistant professor McMaster University Department of Pediatrics, spoke with The Canadian Press News about measles—debunking misleading claims about vaccines, maternal immunity and the use of vitamin A to self-medicate. ow.ly/3IQG50Vk0ji

Children who survive serious illness/surgery may experience lasting effects beyond recovery. McMaster University Department of Pediatrics' Karen Choong (Karen Choong) & David Zorko (David Zorko) contributed to research showing PTSD rates among PICU survivors range from 3% to 37% ⬇️ journals.lww.com/pccmjournal/ab…


Explore vision development in early childhood, strabismus, nystagmus & key ocular signs that may indicate severe systemic conditions. McMaster Surgery's Santa Heede shares an insightful session on the importance of early eye assessments at #GrandRounds ⬇️ macvideo.ca/media/Child+Vi…


Building bridges: These McMaster University residents go above and beyond for the communities they serve. McMaster University, PGME The Hub Hamilton McMaster University Department of Pediatrics McMaster University Department of Medicine ow.ly/tctj50Vo7Wf

#MCHRD2025 is here! 🎉 We’re at McMaster University's student marketplace for 160+ studies advancing pediatric healthcare, a keynote by Dr. Christine Chambers, awards & more. 🚀 #ChildHealth #Research #Pediatrics


.McMaster University Department of Pediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (Michelle Batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients. #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit


Thank you #MCHRD2025 organizers for allowing me to share this work! Cassie + Friends Society TransitionDoctor Karen Beattie McMaster University Department of Pediatrics

The first session of poster presentations is underway! 🎉 McMaster University Department of Pediatrics McMaster Health Sciences CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research The Offord Centre for Child Studies @MacMODR The Research Institute of St. Joe's Hamilton McMaster Research #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #Poster #Presentations



#MCHRD2025 gathered over 400 attendees & featured 160+ studies, spanning topics from climate change to AI in #meded. “We know the impact we’re making here extends far beyond our campus,” said Angelo Mikrogianakis, chair of McMaster University Department of Pediatrics. Learn more⬇️ healthsci.mcmaster.ca/from-covid-19-…


Following #MCHRD2025, McMaster University Department of Pediatrics' Elif Bilgic (Elif Bilgic) is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anthony KC Chan Rising Research Star Award! Watch her #GrandRounds presentation, where she shares insights on impactful research in #meded & child health⬇️ macvideo.ca/playlist/dedic…



TikTok is shaping how health info is shared—but is it reliable? McMaster University Department of Pediatrics resident Hannah Snyder analyzed 200 #epilepsy videos on TikTok, finding that lower-quality content was more widely shared than expert-led posts. Learn more ⬇️ pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster-resea…
