La Peer Pediatrics - Beverly Hills

12/01/2025

For current and future patients/families, please review our vaccine policy here:

Kimberly Z. Diamond, M.D. | Lauren R. Crosby, M.D. Autumn R. Shurin, M.D | Judy Oranika, M.D. Niki Elyasi, M.D. | Daniel Maghen, M.D.

11/26/2025

11/22/2025

We will be closed Thurs. 11/27 for Thanksgiving. The following day Fri. 11/28 will be open from 9 to 12. 
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11/20/2025

****Key Facts!
Extensive testing is required for every vaccine, and research shows that getting multiple vaccines at the same time is safe. There is no medical reason to delay or space out childhood immunizations.
The current recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule helps protect children against approximately 20 different infections. Most of these infections used to be common and are now rarely seen. Combination vaccines, like MMR or DTaP, combine multiple vaccines into a single shot. Most vaccines require multiple shots (doses) over the course of months or years to ensure a strong immune response.
Extensive research and testing to identify the ideal dose level, number of doses, and timing of doses is required for every vaccine.
All vaccines contain antigens, which are small molecules that trigger an immune response in the body. These substances are found on bacteria and viruses and help teach the body to create an immune response to protect against infections and diseases.
Babies and young children are exposed to about 2,000 to 6,000 immune-triggering substances, also called antigens, every day. The current entire pediatric immunization schedule exposes a child to about 165 antigens.
Children’s bodies can handle multiple vaccines at once because their immune systems are in constant learning mode. Multiple vaccines in one shot don’t overwhelm a child’s immune system—they give it helpful practice.
In childhood, the immune system develops by learning to “read” germs like books. Vaccines are like beginner books that help the immune system get ready to read.
Most children following the recommended schedule will receive about 30 shots protecting against about 20 diseases by the time they turn 18, excluding annual vaccines like the flu shot.

11/20/2025

********* Please trust your Pediatrician & the American Academy of Pediatrics
“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.”

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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

11/20/2025

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

11/19/2025

Wonderful retirement dinner for Dr. Ron Nagel at LaGondola ! We wish you the best Dr. Nagel, and please come by and visit us! We already miss you so much! 

11/11/2025

By Heart formula recall related to recent outbreak of infant botulism:

[New York, NY] – ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader o...

11/10/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Multiple-Vaccinations-at-One-Time.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=HC%2DProfessional&utm_campaign=HC%2Eorg%20Pro%20Update%20November%202025

The vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for use in all children do not interfere with each other and, as needed, can be safely given together during a single visit. The immunization schedule is created to ensure they are as effective as possible to protect your child fr...

10/08/2025

Babies have incredible immune systems, ready to learn as soon as they are born. The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the first vaccines your baby will receive, helping their immune system recognize and resist the serious virus that can lead to liver disease later in life.

It’s critical to recognize the importance of vaccination to prevent children from developing liver disease. Hepatitis B is preventable with immunization, helping your child grow up healthy, happy and protected. Talk with your pediatrician if you have questions about the hepatitis B vaccine.
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10/07/2025

It is flu shot time! Protect your kids from complications & hospitalizations from the flu. 😷

UPCOMING SATURDAY flu shot clinics from 9a-12p by appointment:
10/11
10/18
11/1
11/8

10/01/2025

Yesterday was Dr. Ronald Nagel’s last day in practice after 40 years! The patients and staff will miss him terribly! Happy retirement Dr. Nagel!