FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
As federal executive orders and shifting HHS
communications generate confusion among Nevada parents, PRISM Medical Care
founder Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, offers evidence-based clarification about
what has actually changed, what remains the same, and where families should
turn for reliable pediatric care guidance
Henderson, NV — PRISM Medical Care, a Nevada-based virtual primary
care practice founded by board-certified family nurse practitioner Nika
Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, today addressed the growing confusion Nevada families are
experiencing regarding recent federal executive orders and communications on
childhood immunization policy. As parents across Nevada have expressed
uncertainty about what current federal actions mean for their children's
healthcare, Asistio is offering evidence-based clarification designed to help
families make informed decisions.
The Current Federal Policy Landscape
Recent months have seen a series of federal actions and
public statements related to childhood vaccination policy — including executive
orders directing federal agencies to review and potentially modify existing
policies, along with mixed public communications from HHS leadership. For
families, the resulting media coverage has been genuinely confusing, with
headlines suggesting significant changes while the underlying policy details
often remain more nuanced.
The practical reality Nevada families need to understand
is this: as of today, the
recommended childhood immunization schedule established by the CDC and endorsed
by the American Academy of Pediatrics has not been altered by executive order. Executive orders can direct federal agencies
to review and develop new policies, but changes to the actual immunization
schedule require additional formal processes. Nevada families' children are not
currently facing changes to standard pediatric vaccination recommendations, and
their pediatric providers continue to follow evidence-based schedules.
At the same time, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
recently issued one of his clearest endorsements of the MMR vaccine to date,
publicly encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against measles amid
ongoing outbreak concerns. This messaging aligns with mainstream medical
consensus and provides important reassurance to families concerned about mixed
signals from federal leadership.
What Nevada Families Actually Need to Know
Asistio recommends families focus on several practical
realities rather than the political noise surrounding recent executive actions:
• The CDC childhood immunization schedule
remains in effect and
continues to be endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American
Academy of Family Physicians, and every major U.S. medical organization
• Nevada state law and school entry requirements
have not changed as
a result of federal executive orders
• Vaccines continue to have strong safety and
efficacy data
supporting their use, with decades of clinical evidence and ongoing safety
monitoring
• Measles cases have risen nationally in areas with declining vaccination rates,
making MMR vaccination particularly important for families in communities with
active outbreak concerns
• Families should get vaccination guidance from
their pediatric providers, not from social media or politically motivated commentary
How PRISM Medical Care Supports Nevada Families
PRISM Medical Care serves as a resource for Nevada
families navigating pediatric healthcare decisions. As a virtual primary care
practice treating children ages 3 and older, PRISM provides:
• Vaccination discussion and education — thorough conversations about recommended
vaccines, timing considerations, and evidence-based responses to family
questions
• Coordination with in-person providers — because vaccine administration requires an
in-person visit, PRISM coordinates referrals to pediatricians, family medicine
providers, pharmacies, and Nevada health department vaccination clinics
• Pediatric acute care — same-day virtual visits for common
childhood illnesses including cold, flu, sinus infections, sore throat, rashes,
and pink eye
• Family healthcare coordination — parents and children can receive care
through the same clinical relationship, with all healthcare decisions
integrated across the family
A Statement From Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C
"Nevada parents are being asked to navigate a lot of
confusing information right now, and I understand why families are
worried," said Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C, founder of PRISM Medical Care.
"As a family nurse practitioner and a mother of two, I want families to
know that the current childhood immunization recommendations remain the same,
and the medical evidence supporting them remains strong. When you strip away
the political noise, the clinical reality is straightforward — the CDC
schedule, endorsed by every major U.S. medical organization, continues to
protect children from measles, whooping cough, and other serious preventable
diseases."
"What I'd encourage every Nevada parent to do is
have a real conversation with a healthcare provider you trust — not make
decisions based on social media or politically driven commentary," Asistio
continued. "If you have specific questions about your child's vaccination
schedule, potential side effects, timing considerations, or how to talk with
family members who have concerns, those conversations should happen with
someone who knows your child's medical history and can give you evidence-based
guidance. That's the kind of care PRISM Medical Care exists to provide, and
it's the kind of care every Nevada family deserves regardless of what's
happening in Washington."
Where Nevada Families Can Get Reliable Information
For families seeking authoritative information on
childhood vaccination, Asistio recommends:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) — cdc.gov/vaccines for
the current childhood immunization schedule
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — healthychildren.org for parent-focused
vaccination education
• Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral
Health — dpbh.nv.gov for
state-specific vaccination information and immunization records
• Your child's healthcare provider — for personalized guidance based on your
child's individual medical history
Federal Telehealth Policy Continues to Support Nevada
Family Access
Recent federal actions preserved Medicare telehealth
flexibilities through 2027 and extended DEA telemedicine prescribing
flexibilities through December 2026 — supporting continued access to virtual
family healthcare across Nevada.
About Nika Asistio, APRN, FNP-C
Nika Asistio is the founder of PRISM Medical Care and a
board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 11 years of clinical
experience spanning emergency medicine, critical care, primary care, urgent
care, and clinical research. Her cross-disciplinary background provides the
diagnostic breadth and clinical judgment required for high-quality virtual
primary care — from acute triage through longitudinal chronic disease
management. As a family nurse practitioner, her training covers patient care
across the lifespan. She is also a mother of two, bringing practical
familiarity to family healthcare alongside her clinical expertise.
About PRISM Medical Care
PRISM Medical Care is a Nevada-based virtual primary care
practice delivering evidence-based, nurse-practitioner-led telehealth to
patients across the state. The practice operates with transparent self-pay
pricing, accepts Medicare, provides same-week appointment availability, and
treats family members ages 3 and older through secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual
visits. Clinical scope covers primary care, acute illness, chronic disease
management, women's health, hormone therapy, peptide therapy, medical weight
management including GLP-1 therapy, mental health support, medical dermatology,
medication management, lab orders, and care coordination.
Learn more or book a visit: https://prismmedicalcare.com
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