Piedmont Pediatrics

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

“The data showed that children born to women with a history of depression were more likely to be diagnosed with autism or ADHD, regardless of whether their mother took psychiatric medication. Children were also more likely to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD if their fathers took antidepressants during their gestation, even if their mothers did not — an association that suggests a genetic link, not a pharmacological one.”

A new study finds no evidence that antidepressant medications cause autism.

05/27/2026

As summer gets closer and families head to the pool, the Virginia Department of Health wants parents to keep safety at the top of their minds, especially when it comes to young children.

05/27/2026

Preventable deaths. Please make sure all neonates get the incredibly safe and efficacious Vitamin K shot at birth. There is nothing else that works as well.

05/27/2026

As of Tuesday, May 26th, the Buckingham County measles outbreak has increased to 32 reported cases in the Piedmont region of the state. There are still ZERO cases in our Blue Ridge District (including Albemarle and Charlottesville). This is largely due to good herd immunity in our area. Kudos to all those who are fully immunized - you are protecting yourselves as well as all those around you.

But we must not remain complacent - please contact your pediatrician if your child needs doses to comply with the accelerated MMR vaccine schedule that we are using during this outbreak. VDH recommends an early MMR dose for infants 6 months to under 12 months. For those 12 months and older, full protection against measles means 2 doses of MMR vaccine at least 28 days between the two doses.

Piedmont Pediatrics patients - please call us at 434-975-7777 if your child needs an early or extra MMR vaccine. 💙💚

Blue Ridge Health District - BRHD
Virginia Department of Health

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The cases in Buckingham County are still contained to the original group, as far as we know. Thanks for staying vaccinated everyone.

Remember that 6-11 month olds can get an extra dose of MMR vaccine for early protection. All children 12 months of age (and older) will be maximally protected if they get 2 doses of MMR vaccine at least 4+ weeks apart.

Piedmont Pediatrics patients can call us at 434-975-7777 if they need to schedule accelerated doses of MMR for their kids.

The Virginia Department of Health’s measles dashboard now shows 54 reported cases of the disease in the Commonwealth.

05/24/2026

Our Charlottesville and Crozet offices are closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Please call 434-975-7777 for any urgent medical issues, 988 for mental health emergencies, and 911 for other medical emergencies.

Have a safe weekend everyone!

05/21/2026

Thanks Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for putting this out there for all of us and YAY that there are only (!) 17 reported as of last week.

We are still recommending that young children who have not yet gotten 2 doses of MMR vaccine after the age of 12 months call their pediatricians to do an accelerated immunization schedule.

Our community herd immunity and high level of vaccination is protecting us all! Kudos to everyone for getting vaccinated! 🙌🙌🙌

The Virginia Department of Health is launching a new measles dashboard. This dashboard shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure as measles cases increase nationally and across the Commonwealth.

The dashboard shows how many measles cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been reported. You can also see case numbers by age, health district, and other key factors. Updates will be posted Tuesdays and Thursdays around noon.

Read more at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/2026-news-releases/measles-dashboard/

05/21/2026

Free Car Seat Installation! 🚗

Join us for a FREE car seat installation event hosted by ACFR! Bring your car seat and get it properly installed. No sign-up needed.

📅 May 22 | 10-12 pm
📍3912 Lenox Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22901

05/18/2026