Ohio Pediatrics

01/16/2026

If you have more questions regarding the changes to the CDC immunization schedule, please reference this post from Cincinnati Children's Hospital. As stated in our other post, we continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule. https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/safety-and-prevention/understanding-the-updates-to-the-cdc-childhood-vaccine-schedule/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPWf45leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQVWVZMlhWMWNRZ2lBUHJSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh69XUMyLV9w3nU5WwOOjNlF5g9r7rMaNt8F4BGR1BSLRix44QDPT0vAdL8m_aem_JGOMDDQFbmGKs0i-FH2vlQ

The CDC updated their US childhood vaccine schedule. Read to learn more about what’s changed and answers to frequently asked questions.

01/16/2026

We understand that this has been a confusing time for parents. The science regarding vaccines has not changed. Ohio Pediatrics will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule regardless of the recent changes to the CDC schedule. As usual, please ask your child's provider if you have any questions!

12/21/2025

Happy Holidays from OPI! 🎄🕎🎅🎉We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family. Please note the following changes to our hours:

- Wednesday 12/24/25: open in the morning only
- Thursday 12/25/25: office closed
- Friday 12/26/25: open in the morning only
- Wednesday 12/31/25: open in the morning only
- Thursday 1/1/26: office closed

Regular office hours will resume Friday, January 2nd.

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11/24/2025

We understand there may be confusion in light of inaccurate messaging recently, but we want to be clear as pediatric providers when we say that vaccines do not cause autism. This topic has been extensively researched. Please bring any concerns you may have to your child's pediatrician.

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Harmful myths suggesting that vaccines cause autism sow fear and distrust in vaccines, ultimately jeopardizing the great progress we’ve made in preventing serious childhood diseases. For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to our autistic community.

Read our full fact-check to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

11/23/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Week! 🦃Changes to our hours this week are as follows:
- Wednesday: open in the morning only
- Thursday: closed
- Friday: open in the morning only

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11/15/2025

Please call the office to schedule your child's flu vaccine nurse visit if they've not yet received the vaccine for this season! We've already begun to see different influenza strains circulate.

Pediatrician Dr. Anita Chandra shares why children need the flu shot every year.

11/08/2025

Did you know that there's no risk of "antigen overload" from receiving vaccines? Antigens are markers that are recognized by the immune system. We encounter many in our environment every day. Antigens are present in vaccines in controlled amounts in order to initiate an immune response against serious diseases.

As a parent, it’s understandable to want to learn about what’s in vaccines. But as you research, you might come across misleading claims about vaccine ingredients.

Antigens, for example, are a key ingredient in vaccines that help children’s immune systems learn to respond to viruses. Your children encounter antigens in many places they visit each day, including playgrounds. In fact, children can come in contact with up to 6,000 antigens each day.

If you have any additional questions about vaccines and their ingredients, talk with your pediatrician or click the link below.
https://bit.ly/430jf37

11/04/2025

Our Vandalia office is now open again! Thank you so much for your patience as we dealt with the effects of the flooding that occurred in August.

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10/30/2025

Our staff has had a blast with theme days this week! Lauren was excited when her awesome patient happened to match her SpongeBob costume on characer day. We’ve also enjoyed seeing some patients in their Halloween best as they’ve visited the office.

09/24/2025

Friends and Family of Ohio Pediatrics,

Good morning. I hope this message finds you all healthy and well. Recent news cycles have included some questions and concerns regarding the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as questions regarding the efficacy of Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) as a possible treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

For anyone seeking a reliable source for information on these topics, here are a couple of brief info sheets from the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Disorders:

https://sdbp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SDBP_Autism-Statement_9.2025_1.pdf

https://sdbp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SDBP_Autism_FAMILY-HANDOUT-9.2025_1.pdf

Please feel free to call our office any time to discuss any additional questions or concerns you may have with our nursing and provider staff. Have a great day.

With much respect,
Tim Freeman, MD, MA, FAAP

08/30/2025

Our office will be closed this Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

08/18/2025

Our Vandalia office is closed due to a water main break. Please call the Kettering office at 937-299-2339 to reschedule or schedule an appointment. These appointments will be located at the Kettering office (1775 Delco Park Dr.).

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