Also it’s real germy out there with Flu A on the rise and whooping cough so be considerate of the infants and elderly in our community when you decide about celebrations and consider a mask if needed!

We know that illnesses and injuries don’t happen at the most convenient times, which is why we are open 365 days a year at Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville. Holiday hours are on the next slide. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need us. Our highest priority is you!

“To families of transgender youth in Virginia: you are not alone. You deserve respect, privacy, and the freedom to make informed health care decisions with providers you trust. Our Commonwealth stands with you.” bit.ly/GACJointLetter

If you’re enjoying the local whooping cough outbreak just wait for this….Please make it stop…. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Tonight!!!

Couldn’t be prouder! Join us tomorrow night at Random Row at 530 for a launch event!!!

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Can confirm city roads are not excellent- be careful out there. We’re open if you have a scheduled appointment or a sick kid!

Looking for a #GivingTuesday option that will keep giving? Maybe something that will help folks being terrorized by the current regime? Give to the Central Virginia Community Support Fund, a grassroots, all-volunteer effort that pays immigration bond for Virginians detained by ICE.

Proud to support team #kidvengers and grateful to the amazing organizers of #HCWvsHunger. Health care people- find a local organization and give before tomorrow!!!!

This article is absolutely devoid of context and the irony of the head of the group who insisted on delineating deaths with Covid versus by Covid now suggesting with no data included that these deaths were by the Covid shot is unsurprising but 😡😡😡😡

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We would love money, time & resources to learn more about autism. We need to know more about causes & therapies. One thing that HAS been answered clearly and scientifically is that vaccines do not cause autism- confusing and misleading people is a distraction and a waste of time we can’t afford. 

Sending extra love and support to the trans & gender expansive students at Western today and those who love them. YOU ARE LOVED! 💙❤️🩵💚💛🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🧡❤️💚💙

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One week from today! #TDOR We will NOT comply with fascist attempts to demonize trans people. We stand with and protect our trans community members with FIERCE LOVE!

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This weekend SNAP benefits ended for 42 million Americans who are now at risk of going hungry and not being able to feed themselves or their children. What can you do to help?

Did we mention that there is a lot happening this weekend? TOMORROW (yes, tomorrow) at 2 pm the People's Activist Series starts again. Yes, a new day, a new time, and a new location!

Annual pass off my least favorite activity to their uncle tradition!!! Happy Halloween 🎃

No one should go have to go hungry - no one. For those in the CVille area looking to donate (and note: cash goes further than cans) or for those needing help, here's a list of local orgs trying to combat food scarcity: bit.ly/4hzEui2

So much joy today at #nokings in Charlottesville! And I loved seeing so many of my young patients out with their grown ups💙🩵❤️🧡💚

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“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans.”

This is an excellentent piece debunking the notion that pediatricians have financial motivation to vaccinate kids and the impact that this particular lie has on children’s’ health and the field of pediatrics. www.theatlantic.com/health/2025/...

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This literally means additional pokes for young kids and less choice for parents. Plus likely decreasing vaccination rates. Hard to see any outcomes of this that don’t involve harming or killing children.

“This is unacceptable, and it should alarm every American, regardless of political leanings.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else. #USAnotRFK Lets gooooo

Three senior CDC leaders who resigned told The Post they were asked to participate in an unscientific vaccine recommendation process that they believe could harm the health of Americans.

*Policies* can't be the only prescription to heal what's clearly broken in our nation. While policy change is important, what is needed most is communal solidarity & accountability. A commitment that won't be dependent on if an issue directly impacts us or our loved ones.

Please give if you are able🧡

Grateful to generous donors for our new fridge and the ability to add fresh food to the mix in our office pantry! If you have garden/farm surplus we’d gladly take your donation to share with the community!!

“Pediatricians like me come to our job w/the conviction that children should not die — that whatever might hurt or kill them should be prevented,whether through car seat laws,safety tops on med bottles,pediatric cancer research or,above all, routine vaccination.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/o...

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A sobering story about the price of vaccines in the current US health system for those who are under-insured. And a cautionary tale for the future, should the government & insurers stop covering this essential part of preventive care. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

If you're wondering why all the pediatricians you know are feeling worried and angry - this is it right here. I really encourage you to read the article and use these facts to help advocate for our children. www.npr.org/2025/06/20/n...

The cruelty is the point… F these people. And check in on the people you love.

Terrible news from SCOTUS😡

Huge shout out this morning to @brennangilmore.bsky.social & @cleanvirginia.org ! 8 years ago, it seemed impossible to put forth candidates in VA who could remain principled & competitive w/o accepting money from corporate utilities (who then would exert power over laws, decision making, etc).

Be a good person, give to your community in as many ways as you can think of, be smart and creative (help birth a lot of babies). And voila- a city council seat is yours!!!!! Hope is what this is 💙. And thank you @jenfleisher.bsky.social for running!!!!

Haven’t gotten Tom on here yet, but here’s another nudge for Jay Jones for AG!!!! Be sure you vote today!!

Awesome energy, despite the heat, at the #nokings protest in Charlottesville! Also loved driving back by when we left and honking at the crowd that stretched for an entire mile! 💚🩵💙🧡💜

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