Measles Is Back: A Warning We Should Not Ignore

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Home › Archive for Vaccines Amar Duggirala, D.O., MPH, FAAFP MCMS Board Member This year has provided a stark warning of what can happen when misinformation about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases spreads unchecked. Declining vaccination rates, increasing global measles activity, and confusion surrounding changing vaccine guidance have created an environment in which diseases we once…

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Housecall with Dr. Joseph C. Hsu, Pediatrician

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Home › Archive for Vaccines Dr. Joseph Hsu, a longtime Germantown pediatrician who grew up in Rockville, sat down with Housecall host Dr. Steven Kariya to talk through what parents need to know about childhood vaccines, from how they work and get approved to Maryland’s school entry requirements. He also covers the CDC’s contested January…

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MDH Releases Vaccine Recommendations

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The Maryland Department of Health has published 2026-2027 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Adults. The recommendations can be found at health.maryland.gov/recommendedvaccines. Printable PDF for Childhood RecommendationsPrintable PDF for Adult Recommendations. Maryland releases 2026-2027 vaccine guidelines for children and adults Recommendations ensure Marylanders have access to science-backed, user-friendly guidance for upcoming respiratory season Baltimore, MD – The…

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2026-27 Respiratory Season Evidence & Recommendations

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On September 2, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), announced the release of an independent evidence review to inform respiratory virus immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 season. These recommendations were developed by: American Academy of Pediatrics (<19 years of age) American Academy of Family Physicians (≥19 years of age and health care personnel)…

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