by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Aug 28, 2026 | General Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
The Connecticut DPH confirmed this week that we had our third case of measles in the state this year. An adult with a history of international travel and unknown vaccination status was hospitalized with high fever. The incubation period is usually 7-14 days, but can... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Nov 23, 2025 | General Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
It appears that on November 19, 2025 the HHS Secretary RFK, Jr directed the CDC to change its website to suggest that, contrary to all prior statements, medical science has not, in fact, clearly demonstrated that there is no link between vaccines and autism. He said... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 20, 2025 | General Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
The CDC Advisory Committee on Vaccine Practices (ACIP) wrapped up its much anticipated September meeting yesterday. The committee voted to remove the recommendation for MMRV vaccine under 4 years of age, and to eliminate it from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jun 15, 2020 | General Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
As most of you know, we have been open throughout the Coronavirus crisis. Like most medical offices, however, we switched our ill visits to a telemedicine platform to protect the safety of our patients and staff during the height of the pandemic. We did continue to... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 17, 2018 | General Pediatrics
We have recently had some questions about cord-blood banking. Actually, we think this is a pretty important issue, although the question is often a moot point by the time the child is born and we get involved. However, we put together an explanation of the process and... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 4, 2017 | General Pediatrics
So, apparently we were voted #1 pediatrician in the recent Record-Journal’s Readers’ Choice Poll. (That’s so cool!) A big “Thank You” to all our families. We love helping take care of your kids....
