Shetal Shah

@NICUBatman

Neonatologist, Pediatrician, Child Health Advocate, Researcher, Debonair Man-About-Town. Tweets are my own and do not equal medical advice.

New York

Joined November 2015

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Tom Suozzi@RepTomSuozzi · Jul 2

To read the full op-ed: wsj.com/opinion/for-de…

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 23

Thank you ⁦@sesamestreet⁩ - for all you do for children now, & all you did for us when we were kids. ⁦@PBS⁩ brings developmentally appropriate education directly into the homes of kids. That’s priceless.RT ⁦@eveamk⁩ ⁦@elmo⁩ ⁦@BigBird⁩ ⁦@Grover⁩

NICUBatman's tweet image. Thank you ⁦@sesamestreet⁩ - for all you do for children now, &amp; all you did for us when we were kids. ⁦@PBS⁩ brings developmentally appropriate education directly into the homes of kids. That’s priceless.RT ⁦@eveamk⁩ ⁦@elmo⁩ ⁦@BigBird⁩ ⁦@Grover⁩

Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 22

Thank you to the office of @SenSchumer for mtg last week w/ @MarchofDimes @MarchOfDimesNY volunteer advocates to discuss the importance of the PREEEMIE Act, Medicaid cuts & how to reduce maternal mortality. RT @eveamk @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @DocEMurray @DrVSalcedo @AAPNews

NICUBatman's tweet image. Thank you to the office of @SenSchumer for mtg last week w/ @MarchofDimes @MarchOfDimesNY volunteer advocates to discuss the importance of the PREEEMIE Act, Medicaid cuts &amp; how to reduce maternal mortality. RT @eveamk @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @DocEMurray @DrVSalcedo @AAPNews

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 21

Thank you to C. Paul of the office of @SenGillibrand for mtg to discuss co-sponsorship of the PREEMIE Act & actions that can reduce maternal mortality. The PREEMIE Actis our ONLY federal commitment to reducing preterm birth. RT @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @DrVSalcedo @eveamk

NICUBatman's tweet image. Thank you to C. Paul of the office of @SenGillibrand for mtg to discuss co-sponsorship of the PREEMIE Act &amp; actions that can reduce maternal mortality. The PREEMIE Actis our ONLY federal commitment to reducing preterm birth. RT @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @DrVSalcedo @eveamk

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American Academy of Pediatrics@AmerAcadPeds · Jul 16

Pediatricians do not profit off vaccines. In fact, most pediatricians either break even or even lose money when they offer vaccines. Misleading parents about doctors' motivations puts children's health at risk and sows distrust in lifesaving vaccinations. nyti.ms/4lwVbM4

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 17

Thank you @AmerAcadPeds & @nytimes for debunking a common tactic used by Anti-Vaxxers to discredit the pediatricians who care for our kids, grandkids, nieces & nephews. Our most valuable asset is time, & 30 minutes answering your vaccine questions is all UNPAID work. RT @AAPNews

NICUBatman's tweet image. Thank you @AmerAcadPeds &amp; @nytimes for debunking a common tactic used by Anti-Vaxxers to discredit the pediatricians who care for our kids, grandkids, nieces &amp; nephews. Our most valuable asset is time, &amp; 30 minutes answering your vaccine questions is all UNPAID work. RT @AAPNews

Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 16

Pediatricians. BRACE YOURSELVES. With vaccination rates decreasing, & 14 states w/school immunization exemption rates >5% per @CDCgov - @thehill reports on @JAMA_current study predicting ~850,000 measles cases if rates continue rate of decline. tinyurl.com/kdu2jdwb @eveamk

NICUBatman's tweet card. As vaccination rates among children continue to plummet, concerns are rising over the potential for infectious disease to spread rampantly.

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 15

Great @AAPneonatal advocacy mtg, focusing on session for next year's Workshop in Perinatal Practice Strategies & our NICU-specific advocacy day. More to come! RT @AmerAcadPeds @NeoTECaN @WomenNeo @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @songMD @MikePosencheg @ravimpatelmd @mistygoodlab

NICUBatman's tweet image. Great @AAPneonatal advocacy mtg, focusing on session for next year's Workshop in Perinatal Practice Strategies &amp; our NICU-specific advocacy day. More to come! RT @AmerAcadPeds @NeoTECaN @WomenNeo @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @songMD @MikePosencheg @ravimpatelmd @mistygoodlab

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 15

Agreed. Too many families are living in fear. Parents are scared to visit their sick children in hospitals or bring them to the ER. Common-sense reform YES. Generalized fear/panic that hurts our ability to care for kids. HARD NO.

TTom Suozzi@RepTomSuozzi · Jul 14

Let’s talk about immigration.

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Tom Suozzi@RepTomSuozzi · Jul 14

Let’s talk about immigration.

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NEC Society@NECsociety · Jul 15

We can't wait to see you at #NECchicago! @jenncanvasser @mistygoodlab @neojae @ravimpatelmd @GYeretssian @cziscience @crmartin90 @AmyHairMD @PCORI @epNICURDN @drkeia & so many more! There's still time to register, spread the word & join us @ NECsociety.org/NEC-symposium #preventNEC

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 14

Help @NYSAAPCH2 End Summer Hunger Locally. @AmerAcadPeds NY-2 is partnering with @LongIslandCares to place food bank collection bins in pediatric practices across Long Island! Donate today until Aug. 7th. RT @DrSaraSiddiqui1 @eveamk @DrVSalcedo @DocEMurray @RBoykan @cabanam

NICUBatman's tweet image. Help @NYSAAPCH2 End Summer Hunger Locally. @AmerAcadPeds NY-2 is partnering with @LongIslandCares to place food bank collection bins in pediatric practices across Long Island! Donate today until Aug. 7th. RT @DrSaraSiddiqui1 @eveamk @DrVSalcedo @DocEMurray @RBoykan @cabanam

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 11

A GRIM MILESTONE. RT @eveamk @DrSaraSiddiqui1 @DrVSalcedo @CDCgov @PIDSociety @IDSAInfo @AmerAcadPeds @AmerPedSociety @SocPedResearch @AcademicPeds @amspdc @ImmunizeOrg @ImmunizeCa @ImmunizeVa @ImmKSCoalition @ImmunizePA @ImmunizeCO @Immunize_USA @BucksImmunize @DrPanMD

NICUBatman's tweet image. A GRIM MILESTONE. RT @eveamk @DrSaraSiddiqui1 @DrVSalcedo @CDCgov @PIDSociety @IDSAInfo @AmerAcadPeds @AmerPedSociety @SocPedResearch @AcademicPeds @amspdc @ImmunizeOrg @ImmunizeCa @ImmunizeVa @ImmKSCoalition @ImmunizePA @ImmunizeCO @Immunize_USA @BucksImmunize @DrPanMD

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 10

Thank you to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin @AmyPaulin for visiting the @MFCHatWMC NICU earlier this week. We must protect Medicaid payments for NICUs, children's hospitals & increase RPC funding to continue to provide high-level care to babies statewide. RT @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3

NICUBatman's tweet image. Thank you to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin @AmyPaulin for visiting the @MFCHatWMC NICU earlier this week. We must protect Medicaid payments for NICUs, children's hospitals &amp; increase RPC funding to continue to provide high-level care to babies statewide. RT @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3

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The Incubator Podcast@nicupodcast · Jul 9

Are you studying for a neonatology exam? We hope you are using the Neonatal Board Review Podcast- our collaboration with Drs. Brodsky and Martin! If you are still looking for more questions, "Podcaster20" will give you 20% off any subscription at StatPearls!…

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 8

How are NYS pediatricians responding to federal Medicaid cuts? By doubling down on the need to protect children's health coverage! Great mtg last night of joint @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP state advocacy committee mtg. Already setting up the 2026 agenda. RT @cabanam @eveamk

NICUBatman's tweet image. How are NYS pediatricians responding to federal Medicaid cuts? By doubling down on the need to protect children's health coverage! Great mtg last night of joint @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP state advocacy committee mtg. Already setting up the 2026 agenda. RT @cabanam @eveamk

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 7

As a fan of libraries - just want to shout out the beautiful @MilwaukeePubLib for its great reading room (with easy access to graphic novels) & great kids section! @reachoutandread @navsaria @PerriKlass

NICUBatman's tweet image. As a fan of libraries - just want to shout out the beautiful @MilwaukeePubLib for its great reading room (with easy access to graphic novels) &amp; great kids section! @reachoutandread @navsaria @PerriKlass

Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 3

Need a quick summary of how the Big Beautiful Bill will hurt us. Check out my @tampabaytimes Op/Ed. Quick summary, the bill will make children sicker, poorer & hungrier. tinyurl.com/32f4c5uy RT @NYSAAPCH2 @NYSAAPCH3 @NY1AAP @DocEMurray @eveamk @Lilylouuuuu @JohnZupancic

NICUBatman's tweet card. The proposed reductions are unprecedented.

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Shetal Shah@NICUBatman · Jul 2

Across Long Island, full immunization rates in 24-35 month-olds are only ~64% creating major concern among pediatricians about vaccine-preventable disease 🦠 A major setback for local public health. RT ⁦@NYSAAPCH2⁩ ⁦@NYSAAPCH3⁩ ⁦⁦@NY1AAP⁩ ⁦@ImmunizeOrg⁩

NICUBatman's tweet image. Across Long Island, full immunization rates in 24-35 month-olds are only ~64% creating major concern among pediatricians about vaccine-preventable disease 🦠 A major setback for local public health. RT ⁦@NYSAAPCH2⁩ ⁦@NYSAAPCH3⁩ ⁦⁦@NY1AAP⁩ ⁦@ImmunizeOrg⁩

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Lily Lou@Lilylouuuuu · Jun 30

#CodeRed for MEDICAID. Physicians across the country are concerned about the proposed $930 billion cuts to Medicaid. We who work in NICUs know that about 40% of births are covered by Medicaid—babies getting a healthy start in life is a wise investment in America’s future!

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