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01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Federal health officials recently removed several life-saving vaccines from their recommended immunization schedule for kids. Despite these changes, the AAP continues to strongly recommend the full set of immunizations to keep your child healthy and will continue to publish its own evidence-based vaccine schedule. The AAP recommendations are based on decades of ongoing research and provide the ideal vaccine timeline for healthy children as their immune system develops. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rlo68x

01/30/2026

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One of the earliest ways we can nurture a child's well-being is through timely vaccination—starting at birth.In this video, we explore:• What hepatitis B is ...

01/26/2026

For the safety of our patients and staff, and due to continued icy conditions, our office will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

01/24/2026

Measles is highly contagious, and the best method of prevention is vaccination. Live particles of the measles virus can live in the air long after an infected person leaves the room, meaning anyone in crowded spaces can come in contact with the virus.

Ask your pediatrician if you have any questions about the MMR vaccine or measles.
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01/24/2026

01/19/2026

Our texting app, Klara, is currently down. Please call 828-322-2550 option 3 and one of our staff will be happy to assist you!

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01/16/2026

Public health update for North Carolina:
Two additional measles cases have been identified in Buncombe County, bringing the state total to seven since late December.

NCDHHS has also launched a new Measles Cases and Outbreaks Dashboard so residents can easily track updates on cases and exposures. Knowing where cases are occurring, how to check your immunity, and what to do if symptoms appear can help limit further spread.

Read the full update and explore the new dashboard: https://bit.ly/45VGD2N
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Actualización de salud pública para Carolina del Norte:
Se han identificado dos casos adicionales de sarampión en el condado de Buncombe, lo que eleva el total estatal a siete casos desde finales de diciembre.

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) también ha lanzado un nuevo panel de control de casos y brotes de sarampión para que los residentes puedan consultar fácilmente las actualizaciones sobre casos y exposiciones. Saber dónde se están produciendo los casos, cómo verificar la inmunidad y qué hacer si aparecen síntomas puede ayudar a limitar una mayor propagación.

Lea la actualización completa y explore el nuevo panel de control: https://bit.ly/45VGD2N

01/15/2026

https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/lhds/manuals/cd/measles/MeaslesBasicInfoENGLISH_NC.pdf