Entries by Kate Linville

Interim Measle Guideline Changes

January 27, 2026 in /by

There has been a change to the guidelines for administering the second MMR dose. Patients who live in or travel to Snohomish County are now advised to receive their second MMR 28 days after the first. Please call the front desk to schedule a nurse-only appointment if this applies to your child. For more information […]

NSP Statement regarding CDC Revised Childhood Immunization Schedule for 2026

January 8, 2026 in /by

On January 5, the CDC released a substantially revised 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule, reducing the number of routinely recommended vaccines for children from 17 to 11. The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) caution that this federal decision bypasses standard scientific review […]

Aetna and UW Contract

June 10, 2025 in /by

We are aware of the University of Washington and Aetna contract negotiations. We are an independent practice and this will not affect your care here at North Seattle Pediatrics. Please reach out with further questions.

The measles outbreak and NSP’s response

April 4, 2025 in /by

4/3/2025 Dear North Seattle Pediatrics Families,   You may be aware that the U.S. is experiencing a growing measles outbreak. As of March 27, 2025, the number of measles cases had reached 483 according to the Centers for Disease Control, and involve 20 states including Washington. On March 21, the CDC asked all medical providers […]