Alger Pediatrics

12/16/2025

11/21/2025

With the recent updates on the CDC website regarding autism and vaccines, we want to reassure our patients and families that our practice continues to stand firmly by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) statement supporting the safety and importance of childhood immunizations. Please see below for a statement by AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP on these changes to 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 c...

11/18/2025

Please see below for information regarding the recent ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula recall.

Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

11/03/2025

Dr. Paul Offit talks about the history of hepatitis B vaccine recommendations and how the U.S. evolved to giving a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine. He desc...

10/24/2025

The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is tomorrow! Alger Pediatrics is proud to sponsor the event! Stop by our table to show us your costume and say hello!

The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is on Saturday October 25, 2025.

10/10/2025

Recently, Baxter Community Center and Alger Pediatrics were honored with the Community Collaboration Award given by Linc Up!