FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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