News from Dr. Schramm

  Today's announcement from the LACDPH: Starting tomorrow, Los Angeles County vaccination providers may begin offering the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds at vaccination sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine. All eight county run sites will be open tomorrow and able to vaccinate children 12-17; teens should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, and present a photo ID and verification of age.  For a full list of sites across the county offering Pfizer vaccines, please visit  http://bit.ly/PfizerSites  . To schedule an appointment, visit  www.VaccinateLACounty.com  beginning this evening; walk-ins are welcome at all 8 county-run sites.  Parents or teens with questions about the vaccine should contact their healthcare provider or visit the  Public Health  website for more information on vaccine safety and efficacy. From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Safety Pfizer and CDC officials reviewed data on safety and efficacy of the vaccine during Wednesday’s ACI

It is important to me that the advice we give as doctors is based on evidence, but sometimes when we don't have that, we rely on tradition.  I am glad when "the way we've always done it" is given a fresh look.  In this article, the author discusses new studies that suggest that the common practice of applying ice after muscle injuries may do more harm than good... No ice for sore muscles ?