Excel Pediatrics

05/14/2026

A new Pediatrics study finds that maternal RSV vaccination and infant immunization are safe and result in high levels of neutralizing antibodies whether they are given alone or in combination.

Both the infant immunization and maternal vaccination were thoroughly tested in separate clinical trials, and most infants only need one for protection. However, both are called for in certain high-risk situations as well as when the vaccination status of the pregnant parent is unknown or when the infant is born less than 14 days after their pregnant parent was vaccinated.

Researchers studied 181 mother-infant pairs to compare RSV protection combinations. No serious vaccine-related side effects were reported in mothers or babies.

“RSV remains a primary cause of hospitalizations and early infection may lead to a lifetime of increased morbidity from a respiratory disease,” authors of the commentary wrote. “These products represent tremendous advances in our ability to protect the most vulnerable infants.”

Read about the clinical trial in AAP News: https://bit.ly/42kqPof

05/07/2026

AAP’s new clinical report, “Framework for Approaching Healthy Mental and Emotional Development in Pediatrics,” observes that more children are experiencing mental and emotional health concerns and specialized resources are often difficult to access.

In the report, the AAP recommends incorporating mental and emotional development into every pediatric visit, not just during times of concern. This can be accomplished through anticipatory guidance, surveillance, screening and brief interventions, and done in ways that are trauma-informed, equitable and free of bias. The report also highlights the value of collaboration with integrated health providers, schools and communities.

Learn more about the report in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4urxCsm

05/02/2026

At our yearly classical dance recital with my cute patients. Doctor patients share same stage. So proud and blessed❤️🙏

03/17/2026

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked key parts of HHS’s childhood vaccine policy after ruling in a case brought by the AAP and other medical organizations.

A stay granted by Judge Brian Murphy halts the implementation of HHS’s reduced childhood immunization schedule released earlier this year and halts the 13 recently appointed members of the ACIP vaccine advisory panel from serving ahead of their planned meeting later this week. The court also invalidated prior votes taken by the panel to change vaccine recommendations.

02/18/2026

02/07/2026

A new review by the Vaccine Integrity Project of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy confirms that there is no benefit of delaying the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose. The report also shows significant reduction in infections for those vaccinated.

Researchers state that recent changes to U.S. vaccine policies were not supported by any analysis on the possible risks of delaying hepatitis B vaccination. Decades of evidence have shown the hepatitis B vaccine is critical for helping to protect children from developing chronic hepatitis B.

02/07/2026

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Doctors are sticking with the previous U.S. policy, asserting that decades of data show the established vaccine schedule is safe and effective, and the immunizations themselves have not changed.

Photo: AP

02/04/2026

Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious and spread easily between children who are not vaccinated. 👦👧

To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice.

02/04/2026

South Carolina measles outbreak hits 876 with 29 new cases

Among confirmed cases, 800 case-patients are unvaccinated against measles.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-hits-876-29-new-cases

02/03/2026