Kid’s Corner 13: How Childhood Infections May Benefit Long-Term Health

Dr. Elizabeth Mumper 7 min

In Episode 13 of Kid's Corner, IMA Senior Fellow and pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses how acute infections may play a protective role in adult health.

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Dr. Elizabeth Mumper

MD, FAAP, IFMCP

Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, Senior Fellow, Pediatric Education Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP, IFMCP, is a seasoned pediatrician with several decades of experience in clinical practice and medical education. She is the originator of FLCCC’s I-CARE: For Kids treatment guide, which aids parents in preventing and managing COVID-19 in their children. Dr. Mumper’s extensive clinical experience includes over a decade as Director of Pediatric Education in a Family Practice Residency Program, 16 years as clinical faculty at the University of Virginia, and five years as Medical Director of the Autism Research Institute. Her dedication to pediatric education extends to her current role on the faculty of the Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), where she developed the first advanced clinical training in pediatrics for the Institute of Functional Medicine, of which she is also a certified member. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Mumper has contributed to the medical field through writing book chapters, publishing her clinical research from the Rimland Center in peer-reviewed journals, and lecturing both nationally and internationally. Her commitment to pediatric health and education has made significant impacts in the field, providing invaluable resources and knowledge to both medical professionals and parents.

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