Utica Pediatrics

12/05/2025

“This irresponsible and purposely misleading guidance will lead to more hepatitis B infections in infants and children. I want to reassure parents and clinicians that there is no new or concerning information about the hepatitis B vaccine that is prompting this change, nor has children’s risk of contracting hepatitis B changed. Instead, this is the result of a deliberate strategy to sow fear and distrust among families,” said American Academy of Pediatrics President Susan J. Kressly.

In medicine, the shared clinical decision-making designation is not intended for interventions with clear, evidence-based benefits to a broad population, such as a safe vaccine that offers an important benefit to all newborns. Instead, a universal recommendation – such as what AAP continues to make for the hepatitis B birth dose – offers clear guidance to pediatricians and families that the vaccine is important and beneficial. Pediatricians are ready to discuss the vaccine with families, review benefits and potential side effects, and collaborate with parents to make informed decisions about their child’s health.

“The American Academy of Pediatrics will continue to provide clear, evidence-backed guidance on routine childhood immunizations. I encourage parents, expecting parents and caregivers to talk with their pediatricians and doctors if they have questions about the hepatitis B vaccine,” said Dr. Kressly.

Click here to read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT

12/03/2025

11/26/2025

Wishing all of our families and friends a Happy Thanksgiving!

The office will be closed on Thanksgiving, and will be open regular business hours the following day. An on-call provider will be available on Thanksgiving for any emergency calls.

11/25/2025

To protect as many people as possible, AAP recommends that every newborn get the Hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they’re born. Why? Because if a mother has hepatitis B, she can pass it to her baby during birth... and many with hepatitis B don’t know they have it until they face serious liver problems later in life.

Often times, when adults are infected with hepatitis B, their immune system is able to overcome the virus so that it’s no longer a threat. But babies' immune systems aren’t as strong, so vaccinating newborns just after delivery allows their immune system to fight the infection quickly if exposed.

Learn more about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth from NBC News at the link below.
https://nbcnews.to/4gqnkCY

11/21/2025

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added misleading claims to its autism webpage. We want to be clear: decades of high-quality, large-scale studies show that vaccines do not cause autism. "Parents deserve peace of mind. Decades of rigorous research have shown vaccines do not cause autism," said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children’s health and help them thrive."

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. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rbx4FX

11/13/2025

We have our first confirmed Flu cases in what is believed to be a rough season ahead by all accounts thus far. We have plenty of flu vaccine….call to book today! RSV has also been confirmed in our area. We have Beyfortus for eligible babies less than 8 months of age. COVID vaccines are also available for patients

11/11/2025

11/04/2025

We now have COVID Vaccine for our patients less than 12 years of age. You can call to schedule your child’s appointment today!

11/03/2025

Here are some tips from the AAP to help you and your children adjust to Daylight Savings Time:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/daylight-saving-time-dont-lose-sleep-over-it.aspx?fbclid=IwdGRjcAN1cIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHou-GXMfVo_QzGOIEE7DhGUyCqqH8U-11FeikllBNsO7LNF0_H34SYwx36g7_aem_4nmzr2pxpkJQVBGF7D6jnw

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Utica Pediatrics!

10/29/2025

We are currently accepting new patients. Call for details and to see if we participate in your child’s insurance plan. If you are a current patient changing insurance plans in 2026, call the office to make sure we participate in that plan!