Jenny Walsh MD

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals.

We know autism is complex, highly variable and increasingly linked to genetics. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational and social-relational strategies, can help improve outcomes that are meaningful to individuals and families. We also need and welcome additional investments in federally funded research to better support families of autistic children.

Families who have questions about their child’s medications, autism care plans or other health care should consult with their pediatrician or health care provider.
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09/23/2025

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi

09/23/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously, investigated it thoroughly, and found no link. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to the autistic community.

Immunizations are important to help children stay healthy, so they can learn, grow and thrive. If parents have questions about vaccines or autism, we encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

09/22/2025

President Trump’s news conference was full of blatant lies, misinformation, And a disregard for science. Actual studies say the opposite of what he said today. Acetaminophen and vaccines do not cause autism. Acetaminophen is safe to use in pregnancy.

09/21/2025

Peyton survived whooping cough after weeks and weeks of coughing so hard he turned purple from low oxygen. Whooping cough (pertussis) is miserable for the one with the disease and for their loved ones who are watching them struggle to breathe between coughs. Whooping cough can be deadly. After all the effort we make in pregnancy and delivery, all the preparations and hopes and dreams, it makes sense to use a very safe vaccine to keep our babies safe

https://www.nfid.org/resource/peytons-story-whooping-cough/

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 24.1 million cases of whooping cough and about 160,700 deaths in children younger than age 5 years worldwide annually.

A 10-month old whooping cough survivor

09/20/2025

I just found out about this great resource that allows people to find out about which inactive ingredients are in their medications. This is awesome for people who have celiac disease or alpha gal syndrome or other allergies to ingredients that maybe included as inactive ingredients.

The DailyMed database contains 154717 labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies. DailyMed does not contain a complete listing of labeling for FDA-regulated products (e.g., labeling that is not submitted to the FDA). See ABOUT DAILYMED for more information.

09/19/2025

Excellent news! Health insurers see the costs of vaccine preventable illnesses and they don’t want to pay them. They would much rather pay for vaccines which keep people healthier.

09/19/2025

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can lead to severe complications later in life, including liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, or even death.

The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the first vaccines babies receive. Administering it to infants within 24 hours of birth helps to protect both babies and those around them from contracting the virus.

Learn more about why newborns need the hepatitis B vaccine below.
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09/19/2025

In 2023, influenza claimed 280 pediatric lives — the highest toll in a non-pandemic season since CDC began tracking in 2004. And between August 2021 and July 2022, Covid-19 killed 821 children ages 0–19, making it the leading cause of death in this age group.
Over and over again, Covid-19 has shown it can cause severe disease in children, disease that is preventable by a safe and effective vaccine.

“Over and over again, Covid-19 has shown it can cause severe disease in children, disease that is preventable by a safe and effective vaccine,” writes former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.

09/13/2025

Please make sure that you vaccinate your children (and yourselves if you are not yet vaccinated) against whooping cough. You should Google what whooping cough sounds like and imagine listening to it for three months. Imagine your child turning blue or vomiting or passing out or breaking ribs because of how hard they were coughing. It’s worth protecting yourself and your loved ones against this disease.

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