Cocooned Health
New episodes are released at the end of every month. Available on Spotify/Apple/Android and more. Welcome to Cocooned Health, a podcast created by doctors and scientists, designed to empower the whole family with knowledge on protective behaviours, medicines and interventions.This includes special periods of life: pregnancy, the newborn period and more. Our mission is to provide detailed information and reassurance, guiding you through the intricacies to understand the latest scientific research. Cocooned Health explores topics ranging from the evidence behind the safety of vaccines and the evidence supporting their use, explores why avoiding certain foods like cheese is recommended in pregnancy, what to do when travelling abroad, and immune considerations when ageing, when to worry with a fever in a child. We also explore topics related to immune health and infection protection and how that may differ between individuals, genders, time, and life situations. Always evidence led, and expert backed. We believe in arming you with the information you need to make confident choices for yourself and your family. Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Episode 2: Vaccinating Expectation: COVID19 Shot:
Have you wondered why the COVID-19 vaccine is still recommended in pregnancy although the pandemic no longer ongoing ? A delve into the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters in pregnancy. Expert Guest: Dr Manish Sadarangani
References: Part 1 and Part 2
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Disclaimer:We discuss the available evidence and aim to keep our listeners as informed as possible. Please review our disclaimer and note that this is not personal medical advice, as we are not your doctors. However, we aim to inform to the best of our ability but as always still consult your own healthcare professional going forward. We do not accept liability for personal decisions made on behalf of the podcast.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Welcome to Cocooned, part of CocoonedHealth podcasts. This is your podcast on infections and immune protection for the whole family. Whilst starting as a podcast focusing on the pregnancy and newborn period we have expanded to the whole family. We are: Dr Eliz Kilich 👩⚕️ Infectious Diseases ST4, UK & Dr Lydia Yarlott 👩⚕️ST4, UK 🎤 NB: This is not direct personal medical advice but we hope to elaborate on the most up to date science backing and understanding recommendations in detail.
COCOONED HEALTH PODCAST
Dr. Eliz Kilich
Dr. Eliz Kilich is an Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology Doctor in the UK (Specialist Trainee Year 4 (ST4)). Her clinical training focuses on diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, with a particular interest in immunity and how that differs by age, sex and time, and in maternal and neonatal health. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kilich is involved in research understanding the impact of vaccines in pregnancy on the baby's immune system, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field.
Dr. Lydia Yarlott
Dr. Lydia Yarlott is also an ST4 doctor in the UK, specialising in Paediatrics. Her training encompasses the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, with a focus on ensuring their health and well-being during critical developmental stages. Dr. Yarlott is passionate about public health and has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery and health tech start ups.
Together, Dr. Kilich and Dr. Yarlott combine their expertise in infectious diseases and paediatrics to create the Cocooned Health podcast. Through their platform, they aim to empower parents and caregivers with accurate, up-to-date information, helping them make informed decisions about health during all stages of life including the vulnerable period of pregnancy and the newborn period.
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