Lori Handy, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases)
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Director, Vaccine Education Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Infectious Diseases
34th and Civic Center Boulevard
Hub for Clinical Collaboration 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Division of Infectious Diseases
34th and Civic Center Boulevard
Hub for Clinical Collaboration 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Education:
BS (Psychology)
Duke University, 2004.
MD
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2017.
Permanent linkBS (Psychology)
Duke University, 2004.
MD
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009.
MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2017.
Selected Publications
Handy, L : Vaccine-only visits can help ease back-to-school gaps. Contemporary Pediatrics July 25 2025 Notes: https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lori-handy-md-vaccine-only-visits-ease-back-to-school-gapsBroadcast news: Investigation – Big drop in MMR vaccinations at area schools. 6ABC Action News Media Interview June 4 2025 Notes: https://6abc.com/post/investigation-big-drop-mmr-vaccinations-area-schools/16656168/
Handy, L: How to Break a Fever. Bottom Line Inc. Mar 7 2025 Notes: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/diseases-conditions/how-to-break-a-fever/
Handy, L: Perspective: RSV clinical, societal burden in primary care differs in five European countries. Healio Mar 21 2025 Notes: https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20250321/rsv-clinical-societal-burden-in-primary-care-differs-in-five-european-countries.
Belfer SJ, Grimes L, Handy L, Menko SG.: Thrombocytopenia in a Febrile Neonate. Pediatr Rev. 46(3): 169-72, Mar 2025.
Rauch, D (host): Pediatrics: Stomach Bugs and Seasonal Ailments. Sirius XM Doctor Radio Feb 12 2025.
Landau, MD: Should you get a measles booster? Some people may not be as protected as they think. National Geographic Media Interview Feb 2025.
Agrawal, N: Kennedy Said Measles Outbreaks Are 'Not Unusual.' Here's What the Data Says. The New York Times Media Interview Feb 28 2025 Notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/well/measles-outbreaks-texas-rfk-jr.html.
Handy, L: Norovirus Is Spreading Fast — Here's how to protect yourself in the hospital. MedpageToday Perspectives Jan 2025 Notes: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/113956?trw=no.
Handy, L: Vaccine Update Newsletter. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center. Handy L (eds.). Monthly 2024-present.