Tuscaloosa Pediatrics

11/21/2025

Despite having plagued humans for millennia, typhoid fever is rarely considered a threat in developed countries today.

11/21/2025

Article by Dr Paul Offitt, the top vaccine expert in the US and a pediatric infectious disease specialist at CHOP.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has now weaponized the CDC website to promote his anti-vaccine views

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. 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."

11/20/2025

“The good news: Early analysis shows that this season’s flu shots offer some protection against being hospitalized with this variant, especially for kids. The bad news is that many Americans appear to be skipping their flu vaccines this year. “

The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.

11/20/2025

As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves.

11/19/2025

‼️Let's do some Myth Busting!
Think pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way? Not True!

Alabama law requires pedestrians to follow traffic signals and crosswalk rules. Stepping into traffic without caution can be dangerous—and illegal!

✅ Tips for Crossing Safely:
Use crosswalks whenever possible.
Obey signals. Wait for the WALK sign. The 🤚🏼 means DON'T WALK.
Look both ways before stepping off the curb. Make sure it's clear.
Avoid distractions. Put down your📱and take off your 🎧
Make 👁️ contact with the driver before crossing this ensures that they see you and that you see them.
Never assume vehicles will stop. Be ALERT!

Your safety matters. Let's keep our campus streets safe for everyone! ❤️