In the News

In an age of fake news, alternative facts, and the rampant, dangerous spread of medical misinformation, we know how important it is to communicate good, clear, evidence-based public health information. That’s why we’re always ready, and happy, to talk to reporters and media outlets covering the stories you need to know.

Pediatricians Remind Families to Get Children Immunized Before Heading Back to School
WPXI-TV, August 14, 2023

“You need to have at least started those by the first day of school unless there’s some sort of exemption. Then if you’re not complete, you need to immediately start into the series,” said Dr. Todd Wolynn of Kids Plus Pediatrics….

Pittsburgh Grandview PreK-5 Remote Learning Due to COVID-Related Staff Shortage
WPXI-TV, March 15, 2023

“Channel 11 asked Wolynn what parents need to keep in mind…”

Allegheny County Health Department says Norovirus is Making its Rounds
WPXI-TV, February 24, 2022

“When it comes to Norovirus here in Pittsburgh, doctors say they’re seeing a normal amount of cases in children…”

Study: Health Care Workers Could Be Doing More to Fight Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 19, 2022

“Findings suggest health care providers could better leverage the public’s trust to turn the tide on vaccine hesitancy…”

Waiting on a Vaccine: Parents With Kids Under 5 Feel Left Behind
KDKA-TV, February 24, 2022

“Families with kids under 5 are significantly distressed and understandably so…”

Pittsburgh Pediatrician Uses TikTok to Fight Against Vaccine Misinformation
WTAE-TV, February 10, 2022

“Experts say social media messaging about vaccines is having an impact…”

Pine-Richland Administration Considers Separating Masked and Unmasked Students
WPXI-TV, January 4, 2022

“Channel 11 asked Kids Plus Pediatrics if this segregation plan could work…”

More COVID-19 Testing in Kids Creates Long Turnaround Times
KDKA-TV, October 5, 2021

“Dr. Wolynn says his practice is testing more than 100 kids a day for COVID…”

“Keeping Kids Healthy is My Area”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 22, 2021

“Some pediatrics experts say… masks should be mandatory in schools…”

Pittsburgh Pediatrician Battles Virus Misinformation on TikTok
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, June 28, 2021

“The fight against COVID-19 misinformation is a global conundrum that has challenged politicians and public health experts alike. But for one Pittsburgh pediatrician, part of the solution is a song — a sea shanty to be exact…”

Vaccine Warriors
People Magazine, June 4, 2021

“Todd Wolynn and Chad Hermann take on anti-vax falsehoods with a healthy dose of science and humor…”

Meet “Vaxxman,” the Superhero Doctor Fighting Anti-Vaxx Disinformation
NBCLX, March 24, 2021

“Wolynn and Hermann are the superheroes the world needs right now…”