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Episode 10: Pneumococcal Disease in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Pneumococcal disease can cause serious illness in kids—think ear infections, pneumonia, meningitis, and even sepsis.
In this episode of A Podful of Pediatrics, Dr. Smith and Dr. Hankins break down what parents need to know about this common bacteria, how it spreads, and why vaccines like PCV13 and PCV20 are game changers.
✅ What pneumococcus does in the body
✅ Real stories from the hospital
✅ How vaccines have drastically reduced deaths
✅ The difference between Prevnar and Pneumovax This one’s packed with science made simple—and just the right dose of humor.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, this is the info you need before the questions start piling up.
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Joanne and Corinda have been inseparable since childhood—from their first jobs to navigating medical school side by side. Now, as dedicated pediatricians at One Community Health, they're channeling their passion into a new project: A Podful of Pediatrics.
This podcast is where expert knowledge meets friendly conversation. Join Joanne and Corinda as they break down common parenting questions, childhood health topics, and everything in between—with a dose of reassurance and a touch of humor. Their mission? To clear up misinformation, empower parents and caregivers with reliable, fact-based knowledge, and make pediatric care easy to understand (and enjoyable to explore).
Because when it comes to raising healthy, happy kids, a little guidance—and a few laughs—go a long way!
Dr. Joanne Smith is taking new pediatric patients in our
White Salmon and Stevenson, Washington locations!
Call now to schedule your next appointment.


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