John R. Fleming, Jr., MD, FAAFP

08/11/2026

TRUTH!

AAP’s vaccine recommendations for U.S. children are built on decades of research, thousands of studies, continuous safety monitoring, and the expertise of physicians and scientists whose sole focus is children's health. AAP’s schedule is based on when children’s immune systems respond best to immunizations, and when they are most vulnerable to preventable diseases.

We don't change recommendations because of political considerations, speculations, or misinformation. Right now, the evidence continues to show that these vaccines are safe, effective, and important for protecting children.

08/11/2026

TRUTH!

A statement from AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s executive order on U.S. childhood vaccines:

"As measles cases reach a 35-year high in the U.S. and with cold and flu season quickly approaching, today's executive order on vaccines is not only disheartening but dangerous. Instead of ensuring every family can access life-saving vaccines for measles, influenza, RSV and more, federal leaders are once again spreading misleading claims.

Today's executive order is not based on ‘gold-standard science.’ There is no new evidence to justify significant changes to childhood immunization guidance. Dozens of studies involving millions of people show there is no link between vaccines and autism, and yet federal leaders continue to promote this outdated, disproven idea to scare families. Today's executive order will do nothing to support families of children with autism or advance understanding of the condition. The only purpose of this announcement is to sow confusion so that more people doubt the importance of vaccines. Delaying or skipping shots is risky, especially as measles continues to spread and children go back to school.

Vaccine recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics are tailored to the health of children living in the United States and are based on decades of research and systematic tracking of real-world experiences. Pediatricians recommend children receive certain vaccines at specific ages based on when children's immune systems will respond best and when they are most vulnerable to certain diseases. Sometimes this means children will receive a single shot that protects against multiple diseases, or they may receive multiple vaccines at one visit.

On-time immunization keeps our kids and our communities healthy and thriving. If parents have questions about vaccines, I encourage them to talk with their child's pediatrician or clinician.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3SmyNvH

08/11/2026

TRUTH!

This week’s announcement from federal officials instills unnecessary fear and uncertainty when it comes to childhood vaccines that have been thoroughly studied for decades. The AAP's childhood immunization schedule is thoroughly researched and reviewed, backed by years of scientific evidence showing vaccines' effectiveness at preventing serious illness in children.

Parents are encouraged to contact their pediatrician if they have any questions about vaccines – pediatricians are here to partner with parents, helping to make the best decisions for their children.

Read more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3TRpHrh

07/31/2026

The Annual Meeting and CME Conference of the American Association For Primary Care Endoscopy will be held 11/6/2026 and 11/7/2026 in Richmond Virginia. It should be another great conference so make sure you plan to attend. Registration is now open.

You can register at this link:
https://aapce.wildapricot.org/event-6769946

05/01/2026

Early detection of cancer can save your life! JR Berry shares his personal cancer journey in hopes someone may be encouraged to discuss suspicious symptoms with their family doctor so that early diagnosis could hopefully save someone's life. Vaccination against HPV is also available for anyone under the age of 45. Gardasil is safe, effective, and could save your life or your child's life! Talk to your family doctor today!

News19 anchor J.R. Berry shares his cancer battle to warn others about HPV's risks: 'Don’t wait'

03/26/2026

Colonoscopy prep…

03/17/2026

Ryan Bagnal is doing great things at Selah Counseling Services in our building! My patients are lucky to have counseling services right here upstairs. Check them out if you're in need of someone to talk to.

03/08/2026

02/14/2026

If you’re 45 or older, have you had your colonoscopy yet? The number one sign of colon cancer is…NOTHING. So just because you don’t have any symptoms, doesn’t mean you don’t have a problem! Get screened! Colonoscopies save lives!!!

02/04/2026

It’s real now. If you’re not vaccinated against the measles, you are at risk of dying. Simple. Fact. GET VACCINATED OR ELSE YOU FACE THE RISK!