Dr. Jen Trachtenberg

11/20/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the 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 clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

06/17/2025

Great post and info about safe and effective insect repellant when needed

03/06/2025

03/05/2025

Vit A supplements CANNOT PREVENT measles.
Vit A DEFICIENCY increases the risk of severe measles BUT US children are UNLIKELY to be Vit A deficient. The only way to prevent measles is by vaccinating the whole community. There is no direct treatment for measles infection, we can only offer supportive care if caught.

12/05/2024

CDC officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cucumbers. As of Nov. 29, 68 people have been infected across 19 states. 18 of those people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Learn more in AAP’s Red Book: https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/30912?autologincheck=redirected

11/20/2024

CDC officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. As of November 17th, 39 people have been infected across 18 states. 15 of those people were hospitalized and one person has died. AAP’s Red Book has the latest info for pediatricians on this outbreak, including info on diagnosis, treatment, and reporting. Learn more from Red Book: https://bit.ly/4fQWEcY

06/21/2024

With the heat wave upon us , it’s so important to keep kids cool and avoid the dangers of heat stroke . Here are my tips and advice for parents

03/26/2024

Happy 21st Birthday way across the pond to my always baby girl . You’re the bestest daughter and I’m counting down the days until I’m there to celebrate with you. You have drive , determination and you are the meaning of a true friend . Stay as beautiful as your are inside and out xoxoxo 🥰🎉💕🎂🥂

02/26/2024

Important information as there are many cases of measles spreading in multiple states

02/22/2024

Love this ! And miss my girlie 💕

12/24/2023

Happy and a Healthy / together again

10/24/2023

Excellent round up of pediatricians( including me ) with important advice on foods to avoid ( or minimize ) serving to your children
I of course don’t recommend guzzling juice and always teach the importance of drinking water for thirst in everyone 6 months and older.

Check out full article in for some more tips on what not to feed you kids
*spoiler alert - hard candies , high mercury fish , highly processed snacks , energy drinks

So you have absolute no’s for feeding your kids ? Tbh I’m a kinda never say never kind of mom /pediatrician.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pediatricians-worst-foods-children_l_64be72b3e4b09a3b489368a9?utm_source=cordial&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hp-us-reg-morning-email_2023-10-24&utm_term=us-morning-email&email_hash=13189aa6bb152b2560ab6faed3fc25a6629cdd02