01/12/2026
Last week, HHS took a major step in the effort to dismantle a credible, evidence-based vaccination schedule. The science has not changed, and neither have we.
We join more than 200 medical organizations and countless pediatric and family medicine practices who will continue to follow the immunization schedule as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our vaccination policy also remains unchanged.
As an unprecedented measles outbreak is occurring in our state, we are seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ramifications of falling vaccination rates. Last year, 2 children died from measles, the first measles deaths in the US since 2015. Also, in 2025, at least 13 infant deaths occurred due to pertussis (whooping cough), and this influenza season has already claimed the lives of at least 9 children. Please, vaccinate your children. As vaccination rates fall, we can no longer rely on herd immunity. Protecting your child with vaccination is more important now than any time in our recent past.
To our wonderful families, we are so humbled and appreciative of your trust in our education, training, and expertise. Every day, you turn to us to care for your most precious children. We will NEVER take that for granted, and we consider it a privilege every single day. We are always here for you!
