As much of the country deals with poor air quality from wildfire smoke, infants, young children, and children with asthma are especially vulnerable. AAP’s parenting website has tips for avoiding exposure. Learn more:
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I was horrified and saddened to learn that gun violence turned what should have been a happy milestone for families into a night of tragedy and fear, right here in my home state of Virginia. My heart goes out to my community, and my resolve continues to keep children safe.
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Exciting news – applications are now open for the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment program! We encourage all eligible members to apply via . AAP members -stay tuned for more information coming soon! bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-
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Introducing a new Improving Diagnostic Excellence video series from AAP, which will provide best practices on preventing diagnostic errors and reducing missed opportunities to identify and treat common pediatric conditions. bit.ly/45JIXZd
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This National Gun Violence Awareness Day, #WearOrange to honor the thousands of children and families in this country whose lives are affected by gun violence every year. #EndGunViolence
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Learn more from about AAP’s policy and recommendations to help protect children from the harm caused by tobacco. #WellnessWed
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A7. If parents are worried about their child’s tobacco use, talk to your pediatrician. Your pediatrician can provide support and is ready to help you open positive conversations with your child about tobacco at every age and stage of their development. #WellnessWed
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Q7: What resources are available to help young people quit, if they are using tobacco products? #WellnessWed
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A2: There is NO safe form of tobacco for growing brains and bodies. Nicotine can harm parts of the brain that control attention, learning, and impulse control. Studies show kids who use nicotine will face greater risks of other substance use disorders later in life. #WellnessWed
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Q2: How does tobacco use affect brain development and mental health? #WellnessWed
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A1: Makers of tobacco products are spending billions to reach children. Candy flavorings, celebrity endorsements, and social media campaigns are tactics used to entice kids to try tobacco. Previously passed restrictions on cigarette ads don’t apply to these products. #WellnessWed
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Q1: What are a few reasons youth start smoking tobacco and vape products? #WellnessWed
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Babies are born with amazing capabilities & rapidly-growing brains. Let’s ensure that parents & caregivers have what they need to build on that strong foundation: health, nutrition, social, economic, & learning support for each family’s strengths & needs! #NCIT #PN3 #May4Babies
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On the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde shooting, we are lifting up some of the 300+ stories of gun violence that we submitted to the Senate from pediatricians across the country. They are still just as resonant and relevant. We will keep advocating to #EndGunViolence. (1/2)
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At the Center’s website, families and educators can use the Q&A portal to ask questions on social media use. Ask a question and browse the Q&A Portal for answers from pediatricians and media use experts. aap.org/en/patient-car 5/5
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AAP’s Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health is an online resource for families, pediatricians, educators, and policymakers that will support the mental health of children and teens as they navigate social media. AAP.org/socialmedia 4/5
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We need an approach to help children both on and offline that meets each child where they are while also working to make the digital spaces they inhabit safer and healthier. 3/5
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Today’s children and teens do not know a world without digital technology, but the digital world wasn’t built with children’s healthy mental development in mind. 2/5
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. Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory today on social media and youth mental health. AAP looks forward to working with the Surgeon General through our Center of Excellence on Youth Mental Health and Social Media on this important work.
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As negotiations on the debt ceiling continue, pediatricians urge lawmakers to oppose policies like spending caps and work requirements, which hurt children's health by cutting access to needed services for mental health, income support and nutrition.
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Learning to swim is a fun family milestone. But even with lessons, other #PreventDrowning measures are still needed! Talk with your pediatrician about whether your child is developmentally ready to start swim lessons. Learn more from : bit.ly/2QgLe7M
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In a recent article, AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung recalls the important role her neighbor played in her path to pediatrics and urges other pediatricians to take on roles as mentors. bit.ly/3BuPSY8
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Never leave young children alone near bathtubs, pools, spas, wading pools, ponds, or other standing water. During swim times, designate a “Water Watcher” – an adult who will pay constant attention to children in the water. #PreventDrowning bit.ly/2KQXjfP
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Pediatrician & former AAP President Moira Szilagyi shares the importance of implementing trauma-informed care in practices. Trauma can affect children’s lifelong health and social well-being but there are things pediatricians can do to help. Learn more: aap.org/tic.
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AAP partnered with , and to create the Essential Newborn Care Course for health care providers. The course, which incorporates all content of the Helping Babies Survive courses, is designed to improve the care of newborns worldwide. hmbs.org/course/enc1-fa
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Panelists at the launch of the @WHO Essential Newborn Care Course talk about their positive experiences piloting the course in person and online (using #ENCNow) in Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia! #IMMHC2023 @alignmnh @LaerdalGH @UNICEF
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#AAP2023 Registration and hotel reservations now open for all attendees, hope to see you there! Visit AAPexperience.org for more info.
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Everyone deserves to be healthy, especially kids. Did you know children’s immune systems learn to recognize and resist viruses after vaccination? Talk to your pediatrician about COVID vaccination for kids under 5 and how together we’re healthier when everyone is vaccinated!
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“We are still seeing the long-term impact of the pandemic on top of an already existing mental health crisis.” AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung in a article about teen mental health and one Ohio school’s efforts to help their students.
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#AAP2023 registration and hotel reservations are now open for AAP Members. Visit AAPexperience.org to register and to check out the conference schedule. Registration is open for all on May 9 at 10:00am CDT.
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Pediatrician Joseph L. Wright will serve as AAP’s first Chief Health Equity Officer. In this role, he will oversee and implement AAP’s national strategy to promote and achieve health equity for all children. Learn more: bit.ly/3LJnx6t
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HHS Secretary joined AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung and AAP CEO at to discuss many issues facing children and pediatricians, from research to Medicaid to vaccines. #PAS2023
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We like to think about the COVID vaccine as a computer update that helps the immune system quickly detect and react to viruses. This helps the immune system prevent future illnesses even after the vaccine leaves the body. Is your child up to date? bit.ly/3TXO7JS #NIIW
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AAP and other leading physician groups firmly oppose any legislation implementing Medicaid work requirements. Read our joint statement: groupof6.org/dam/AAFP/docum
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America’s leading physician groups stand against any legislation implementing #Medicaid work requirements. Read the full statement from @aafp, @AOAforDOs, @ACOGAction, @AmerAcadPeds, @APAPsychiatric, and @ACPInternists here: aafp.org/news/media-cen.
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Do you have questions about the immunization schedule for infants? Pediatrician Edith Bracho-Sanchez reviews the childhood vaccine schedule for kids ages 0-6 in a new video and explains why each vaccine is recommended. Watch here during #NIIW:
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The AAP joined over 400 national, state and local medical, public health and research organizations calling on Congress to set aside more than $60 million for gun violence prevention research in next year's federal budget.
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A new report from highlights the global decline in routine childhood vaccinations following the pandemic. We must prioritize vaccination efforts here in the U.S. and globally to #BuildBackImmunity and ensure children are protected.
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AAP joined over 400 national, state, and local medical, public health, and research organizations in calling on Congress to support increased public health funding for gun violence prevention research. bit.ly/41xkFyG
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New statement from AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung on preventing gun violence in the lives of children and teens. “It's time for all of us who care for children and teens to speak up until we see the progress they deserve. Until they are safe.” Learn more: bit.ly/3KPFpuT
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Pediatric clinicians can take evidence-based approaches to protect families from the harms of tobacco, and they are uniquely positioned to help them live tobacco-free lives. The has updated its guidance.
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In a new policy statement, AAP calls for heightened prevention efforts, early intervention and govt regulations to reduce tobacco use and exposure in children/teens. The policy has actionable steps pediatricians and parents can take to protect children.
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Gun violence is a public health epidemic that is injuring and killing children at alarming rates. AAP’s website has professional tools and resources for pediatricians to use in conversation with their patients and safety information for families. bit.ly/3KEZ0gX
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At a time when access to reproductive healthcare is already at risk in many parts of the country, this decision will disadvantage adolescents and undermines the ’s science-based decision-making process.
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