🚨 Measles Confirmed in Georgia: Let’s Protect Our Children
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Georgia to 7 in 2026. (Georgia Department of Public Health (https://dph.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-18/dph-confirms-measles-case-georgia-mmr-vaccine-safe-and-effective?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Measles is extremely contagious, but thankfully, it is also highly preventable.
💉 The best protection is vaccination. Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. (CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/measles/media/pdfs/2026/05/measles-prevention-and-treatment-overview.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
What can you do?
• Check your child’s immunization records.
• Make sure they have received both recommended MMR doses.
• If your child is behind on vaccines, talk with your pediatrician about catching up.
• If you are unsure whether you or your child are protected, please contact our office—we are happy to help.
Measles can cause serious complications, especially in young children. By keeping our children vaccinated, we protect not only our own families, but also babies and others who cannot be vaccinated.
Vaccines protect. Vaccines prevent. Let’s keep our community healthy and safe. ❤️
📞 Have questions about the MMR vaccine or your child’s vaccine record? Give our office a call—we’re here to help.
🚨 Measles Confirmed in Georgia: Let’s Protect Our Children
🚨 Measles Confirmed in Georgia: Let’s Protect Our Children
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Georgia to 7 in 2026. (Georgia Department of Public Health (https://dph.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-08-18/dph-confirms-measles-case-georgia-mmr-vaccine-safe-and-effective?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Measles is extremely contagious, but thankfully, it is also highly preventable.
💉 The best protection is vaccination. Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. (CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/measles/media/pdfs/2026/05/measles-prevention-and-treatment-overview.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
What can you do?
• Check your child’s immunization records.
• Make sure they have received both recommended MMR doses.
• If your child is behind on vaccines, talk with your pediatrician about catching up.
• If you are unsure whether you or your child are protected, please contact our office—we are happy to help.
Measles can cause serious complications, especially in young children. By keeping our children vaccinated, we protect not only our own families, but also babies and others who cannot be vaccinated.
Vaccines protect. Vaccines prevent. Let’s keep our community healthy and safe. ❤️
📞 Have questions about the MMR vaccine or your child’s vaccine record? Give our office a call—we’re here to help.
🎉 Dr. Karen Thrower Is Retiring 🎉
After nearly 14 amazing years with our practice, Dr. Thrower will be retiring in May 2026. While we are so excited for her as she begins this new chapter, our hearts are a little heavy as we prepare to say goodbye to a physician who has meant so much to East Cobb families.
Dr. Thrower has been a valued member of East Cobb Pediatrics since May 2012, caring for thousands of children with warmth, wisdom, and endless dedication. She has celebrated first steps and well visits, helped little ones feel better on sick days, and partnered with parents through every stage in between. Her kindness and steady presence have made a lasting mark on our office, our staff, and the community we serve.
Please join us in congratulating her on a well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for the years of compassionate care. She will be deeply missed, truly irreplaceable, and forever a part of the East Cobb Pediatrics family. We know her patients, colleagues, and friends will feel the same—she will be missed more than words can say 💙.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
CDC and FDA are concerned that other lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and are making infants sick with infant botulism. Parents and caregivers have reported feeding infants in this outbreak different lots of ByHeart infant formula that were not included in the company’s recall on November 8, 2025. On November 11, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products.
Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately. This includes:
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.
Please click here for more details located on the CDC website.
🌟 Saturday Sick Walk-Ins are back! 🌟
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Why Pediatricians Recommend Vaccines: An Open Letter to Parents
Click here to read letter: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/why-pediatricians-recommend-vaccines-a-message-to-parents.aspx