Ravalli Family Medicine

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Ravalli Family Medicine Vaccination Position Statement

At Ravalli Family Medicine, our highest priority is the health and safety of our patients. We base our medical recommendations on well-established, high-quality scientific evidence and decades of careful monitoring of patient outcomes.
Vaccines are among the most thoroughly studied medical interventions we use. Before approval, vaccines undergo rigorous clinical testing for safety and effectiveness. After approval, they continue to be closely monitored through multiple national and international safety systems to identify even rare or long-term side effects.

Our providers have dedicated significant time to studying vaccine science and public health. Based on this training and on the body of available research, we remain confident in the safety and effectiveness of recommended vaccines and in their critical role in preventing serious illness and death.

We continue to align our practice with the guidance of leading professional medical organizations, including:
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American College of Physicians
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American Public Health Association
• Infectious Diseases Society of America
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

We will also continue to follow the 2025 vaccination schedule as approved and endorsed by the preceding organizations.

There is a large amount of misinformation about vaccines circulating today. One common example is the claim that vaccines cause autism. This has been extensively studied in large, high-quality research involving millions of children across multiple countries. All credible scientific evidence has reached the same conclusion: vaccines do not cause autism.

We understand that parents and patients may have questions or concerns. We encourage open, respectful conversations about vaccines and are always happy to discuss the benefits, risks, and the evidence behind our recommendations. Our goal is to partner with you to make informed decisions that protect your health, your family, and our community.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Harder-Brouwer!

01/05/2026

February is Blood Donor Month! Your donation could save the life of your friends and neighbors.

01/02/2026

While our office is already out of flu shots, we want to remind everyone that it's not too late to get vaccinated. Early indications are that this will be a difficult flu season. And even if the flu shot is not a perfect match for the current strains, it can help mitigate the illness. Check with one of our numerous pharmacies and get vaccinated today!

12/21/2025

Holiday Hours: we are open Monday through Wednesday Christmas week 8-5. We will be closed on Christmas Day and the 26th. The following week, we are open 8-5 Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Closed New Years Day. We are ready to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

12/06/2025

We also feel that the Infectious Diseases Society of America is a better source of information than most of the current ACIP members. The saddest part of this issue is that Secretary Kennedy was specifically questioned about the value of Hepatitis B vaccination and he testified, under oath, that he had no plans to change the vaccination schedule. He obviously perjured himself given the events of today. We are terribly saddened to see the ACIP made a political tool of power hungry men.

12/06/2025

We strongly agree and follow the recommendations of the AAFP, AAP and ACP. While we were ardent supporters of the CDC, we are very saddened by the politicalization of this organization. We will try to keep our patients updated with the best evidence based medicine possible.

07/21/2025

Excellent rebuttal to statements being made about thimerosal.

A CDC advisory panel vote to recommend against use of seasonal influenza vaccines containing small amounts of thimerosal followed a presentation that misled on the risks of the rarely used preservative. There isn’t evidence that thimerosal in vaccines is harmful, and studies assessing a variety of...

07/06/2025

Attention Student Athletes: Schedule your sports physical early.

🏀 No stress when fall sports start!

🏈 Time to address all your health concerns!

⚽️ Get your paperwork completed and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Call 406-363-5104 for an appointment.