The weather is beginning to tease us with thoughts about sunshine, warm temperatures, and springtime. For those with seasonal allergies, climate change has made for earlier and more severe seasonal allergies. The weather produces more, and to an extent, more potent pollen. For anyone with spring allergies (tree pollen), it is a good time to
2025 saw more cases of measles since 1991. The final tallies are in and there were 2144 cases of measles reported (the numbers may actually be higher). There were 49 outbreaks in 45 different areas compared to 16 outbreaks the year before. 69% were in children and adolescents. 93% were in patients who were unvaccinated
Influenza A has arrived relatively early and with a vengeance. Symptoms include congestion, cough, headaches, sore throat, fever and generally feeling lousy. Although the influenza vaccine is not perfect (usually 50-60% effective), it can make the illness less severe. It is not too late to get a vaccine, especially since it protects from influenza B
We have been named the Best Pediatric Practice in the Rochester Community Choice Awards for the 3rd year in a row. Although this is just a popularity contest, we are grateful to all of our supporters who voted and voted and voted for us again this year. For over 44 years, we have had the
A sad, sad day for the children of the United States. To paraphrase Neil Armstrong and his first words on the moon, this is “a small step backward for the ACIP and a giant leap backwards for the well-being of our children.” The science supports the current hepatitis b vaccine recommendations, not the whims of
The Washington Post reported today “CDC in turmoil after agency backpedals on rejecting vaccines-autism link”. The website now contains a number of false statements linking autism to routine vaccines quoting a 1998 study that has been retracted and proven false. The science and numerous studies do not support these statements, and although Mr. Kennedy testified
As children head back to school and daycare, flu season is never far behind. While influenza might seem like a common illness, it can cause serious health problems—especially for kids with developing immune systems or chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes. Every year, millions of children get the flu. This leads to
We have been nominated for Best Pediatric Practice for a third year in a row. Thank you to whomever nominated us. Please vote for us. You can vote DAILY! We appreciate the support, not just for this contest, but for the 44 years we have been in practice. It has been an honor to be
As of May 1, there have been 935 reported measles cases in the US. There are most likely many more unreported cases. At this rate, we will very quickly surpass the previous high of 1,274 cases reported in 2019. Researchers from Stanford University and the Baylor College of Medicine released a study in JAMA last week that used
NY Ranks 8th in the US for Children’s Health Care. Rochester Ranks 19th in the US as One of the Healthiest Cities New York ranks as the eighth best state for children’s health care in 2025, according to a WalletHub study. The state performed well in areas such as the percentage of uninsured children, ranking
