Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is common, but it is rare that a food allergy causes atopic dermatitis. In this episode, CHOP allergist Katie Kennedy, MD, explains that only about 25% of children with severe atopic dermatitis have flares driven by foods. She also discusses the pitfalls of allergy testing, approaches to identifying food triggers, and when to refer to an allergist.

Dr. Kennedy talks about beef tallow and eczema, but for more information view Pediatric Health Chat. CHOP also has a Clinical Pathway for the Evaluation/Treatment of Children with Suspected Atopic Dermatitis. For more information on CHOP's Allergy Program, visit: Allergy Program | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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There is a lot of information online about vaccines-- some good, some bad. This means that patients are coming to their primary care providers with more vaccine questions. In this episode, Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, and Charlotte Moser, MS, from the CHOP Vaccine Education Center discuss communication skills that clinicians can use in discussing vaccines with patients and families to provide clarity, build trust, and open dialogue.

Another resource with good information for patients and families on common vaccine myths is CHOP's Pediatric Health Chat.

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In this episode, pediatric residents, Drs. Frances Avila-Soto and Michelle Rose, discuss the challenges immigrant families face while seeking healthcare. They also discuss how access to healthcare has been impacted by recent policy changes, what to do when ICE presents to a clinical space, and how pediatricians are uniquely equipped to advocate for immigrant patients. They hope that this episode leaves clinicians feeling more confident in caring for immigrant families and in their ability to continue advocating for their patients.

For more information on the CHOP Pediatric Residency Program, visit: Pediatrics Residency Program | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia