Ties that Bind: Maternal and Infant Feeding Medicine

09/26/2025

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

Tylenol does not cause autism. Neither do childhood vaccines. You can trust the advice from your OB/GYN, pediatrician, and family medicine doctor.

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/07/2025

08/28/2025

Breastfeeding is good for Momma too!

A new study released highlights the long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers.

08/12/2025

Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month!
Please consider donating your breast milk to help save the lives of premature infants and others in need!

08/07/2025

As the school year approaches, health departments across Southwest and Southside Virginia are offering vaccination clinics and immunization appointments to help families meet school requirements.

04/29/2025

Following the state's first confirmed case of measles, CVS Health is offering the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine to all Virginia residents.

04/27/2025

If you’re confused about whether vaccines are safe, you’re not alone. Experts say that vaccines have saved hundreds of millions of lives and pose little risk, especially in light of their benefits. But maybe your social media feed has you wondering if those experts aren’t telling you the full story. Here's what to know about how vaccines are approved and tracked for safety, the evidence on additives like mercury, kids and vaccines and the rare risks of some vaccines. 👇

https://www.cspinet.org/article/how-do-we-know-vaccines-are-safe