Pioneer Valley Pediatrics

07/08/2026

Scientific evidence presented this week in an easy to follow article on success of flu vaccine in decreasing death from flu.

What you need to know:

•Influenza vaccine effectiveness against death among U.S. kids and teens averaged 80% in recent years.
•Vaccine effectiveness against death was 77% among kids with underlying medical conditions and 87% among those without.
•The findings come against a backdrop of declining influenza vaccine uptake since 2021.

Vaccination provided ample protection for kids with and without underlying conditions

06/17/2026

🌈 Celebrating Pride all month long at PVP! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷

05/20/2026

If you are welcoming a new baby into the family you may enjoy this free workshop for moms, dads and caregivers. You can participate virtually, so mark you calendars for June 11th! Registration instructions are below.

01/23/2026

What a fantastic job our friend and collegue, Dr. Jenny Schwab, from Rocky Hill Pediatrics did explaining on the news recently exactly what you’ll hear from us at PVP about vaccines. Bravo Dr. Schwab!

Dr. Jennifer Schwab with Rocky hill Pediatrics breaks down what parents need to know about vaccines.

01/16/2026

Vaccines have been at the forefront of media coverage lately, and it is so hard to know what information being shared is evidence based. This upcoming webinar will review all the info you need to know that has scientific backing.

MA and CT vaccine requirements have not changed, and the AAP vaccine recommendations also remain unchanged.

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medic...

12/31/2025

It's no fun for kids when they get the flu and cases are on the rise in CT and MA. It's not too late to get your flu shot and bypass a visit to the doctor or the ED. Have a happy and healthy New Year everyone!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our families and friends!!! Today we are thankful for all of you!!!!
We are closed today (so our staff can spend the day with their own families) but calls welcome for emergencies as always!!

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11/21/2025

Just in case you missed our last post, the scientific evidence IS strong!!! Vaccines do NOT cause autism. To claim otherwise is not only incorrect, it is dangerous. We will always share with our families the most up to date, fact based information. That’s why you trust us to care for your littles! (And bigs!)

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11/21/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

11/11/2025

Why is it sometimes just when you think your child is in a great sleep groove (finally!) things go back to terrible??? And what can you do to fix it???
Our favorite sleep colleague and friend discusses sleep regression in this recent article.

Discover practical tips from Dr. Craig Canapari to handle sleep regression and help your child get back to a regular sleep schedule. Say goodbye to sleepless nights with these strategies!