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News Archive 2022
- AAP Policy Statement
Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment - Prepublication Release
Options Counseling for the Pregnant Adolescent Patient - AAP News Release AAP Statement on Senate Legislation to Address Gun Violence
- AAP Policy Statement
The Adolescent’s Right to Confidential Care When Considering Abortion - AAP Policy Statement
Individual Medical Emergencies Occurring at School - AAP Policy Statement
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Safe Sleep Recommendations: Back is Best - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Releases 2022 Bright Futures/AAP Periodicity Schedule for Preventive Pediatric Health Care - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization - AAP Letter
National AAP letter to Congress - AAP News Release
Following Pandemic Shutdowns, AAP Recommends Swim Lessons for Children to Prevent Drowning - AAP Video
Let’s Not Miss Our Moment to #EndGunViolence - AAP News Release
Firearm Deaths Spike Almost 30% During Pandemic; Gun Homicides rise 35% from 2019-20Firearm Deaths Spike Almost 30% During Pandemic; Gun Homicides rise 35% from 2019-20 - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Non-Stigmatizing Terminology for Substance Use in Policy Statement - AAP Letter
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges White House, Congress to Take Comprehensive, Urgent Action to Address Infant Formula Shortage - AAP Policy Statement
Prevention of Drowning - AAP Policy Statement
Eliminating Race-Based Medicine - AAP Policy Statement
Recommended Terminology for Substance Use Disorders in the Care of Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families - AAP Policy Statement
Postnatal Corticosteroids to Prevent or Treat Chronic Lung Disease Following Preterm Birth - AAP Policy Statement
Guidance for Structuring a Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit - AAP Clinical Report
Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome - AAP Clinical Report
Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care - AAP Letter
National AAP letter to President Biden - AAP Letter
Funding for HRSA Uninsured Program sign on May 16 2022 - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on Passage of the Safe Sleep for Babies Act - AAP Policy Statement
Health Care Clinicians and Product Promotion by Industry - AAP Letter
Request for Information on Access to Care and Coverage for People Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Elimination of Race-Based Medicine - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Quick and Transparent Steps Toward Review of COVID-19 Vaccine for Youngest Age Group of Children - AAP Letter
GVP Research Funding Letter - AAP Video
Thank you Pediatricians for Two Years of Perseverance - AAP Statement
Statement Opposing Criminalization of Health Care
- AAP Policy Statement
Improving Substance Use Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Financing - AAP Policy Statement
Scope of Health Care Benefits for Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Through Age 26 - AAP Policy Statement
Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse by Health Care Professionals and in the Health Care Setting - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Recommendations on Protecting Patients From Sexual Abuse Perpetrated by a Health Care Provider - AAP Policy Statement
Vision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment - AAP Policy Statement
Guiding Principles for Managed Care Arrangements for the Health of Newborns, Infants, Children, Adolescents and Young Adults - AAP Policy Statement
Creating Work and Learning Environments Free of Gender-Based Harassment in Pediatric Health Care - AAP Policy Statement
Considerations in the Determination of Medical Necessity in Children: Application to Contractual Language - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on FDA’s Removal of JUUL Products from the Market - AAP News Release
AAP Supports Adolescents’ Right to Comprehensive, Confidential Reproductive Health Care - AAP Testimony
“Communities in Need: Legislation to Support Mental Health and Well-Being” - AAP Technical Report
Telehealth: Opportunities to Improve Access, Quality, and Cost in Pediatric Care - AAP Clinical Report
Recognition and Management of Cardiovascular Insufficiency in the Very Low Birth Weight Newborn - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement: Newborns Require Vitamin K Shortly After Birth to Prevent Bleeding Disease - AAP News Release
AAP Policy Statement: Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2022 - AAP Letter
AAP keeps beating drum on need to address gun violence crisis - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 - AAP Letter
Healing begins in our relationships with patients, families - AAP News Release
Four Health and Medical Groups Support EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Rule - AAP Policy Statement
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2022 - AAP Policy Statement
Pediatric Primary Health Care: The Central Role of Pediatricians in Maintaining Children’s Health in Evolving Health Care Models - AAP Letter
Academy Joins Call for Federal Government to Ban Targeted Advertising - AAP Policy Statement
COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adolescents - AAP Letter
2022 agenda: health equity, mental health, wellness - AAP Clinical Report
Promoting the Participation of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities in Sports, Recreation, and Physical Activity - AAP Clinical Report
Adolescents and Young Adults: The Pediatrician’s Role in HIV Testing and Pre- and Postexposure HIV Prophylaxis - AAP News Release
More Than 1.1 Million Children Diagnosed With COVID-19 in a Single Week - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues New Clinical Report on Alternative Birth Practices and Risks of Infection - AAP Policy Statement
Preventing Home Medication Administration Errors - AAP News Release
AAP Statement Affirms Leadership Role of Pediatricians in Primary Care - AAP Message
COVID-19 Message to AAP Members - AAP Letter
2022 agenda: health equity, mental health, wellness - AAP Video
Kids and Vaccines - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on White House COVID-19 Announcement - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Universal, Routine HIV Screening in Teens and Biomedical HIV Prevention for Youth at Risk
News Archive 2021
- AAP Clinical Report
Tuberculosis Infection in Children and Adolescents: Testing and Treatment - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on FDA Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Ways to Prevent Home Medication Administration Errors - AAP Declaration
AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - AAP Policy Statement
Open Access Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2021–2022 - AAP Clinical Report
Biologics for Asthma and Allergic Skin Diseases in Children - AAP Policy Statement
School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice - AAP Policy Statement
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2021–2022 - AAP News
White House calls on pediatricians to play prominent role vaccinating children against COVID - AAP News Release
Pediatricians, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and Children’s Hospitals Declare National Emergency in Children’s Mental Health - Fact Sheet
Biden Administration Announces Update on Operational Planning for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Kids Ages 5-11 - AAP News Release
Pediatricians Commend White House Vaccine Plan for Young Children - AAP Policy Statement
Telehealth: Improving Access to and Quality of Pediatric Health Care - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Details Benefits of Providing Human Breastmilk to Very Low Birth Weight Infants in Clinical Report - AAP Statement
AAP Statement on FDA Authorization of First E-Cigarette Product - AAP Policy Statement – Updated
Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress: Partnering With Families and Communities to Promote Relational Health - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Uniformity in Classifying Unexpected, Unexplained Infant Deaths - AAP News
Board-certified physicians who spread COVID vaccine misinformation risk certification - Joint Statement
Joint Statement from the ABFM, the ABIM, and ABP on Dissemination of Misinformation by Board-Certified Physicians About COVID-19 - AAP Policy Statement
Trauma-Informed Care in Child Health Systems - NPR
American Academy Of Pediatrics Wants To See COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Children - AAP News
CDC: Clinicians administering COVID-19 vaccines off-label risk losing liability protection, payment - AAP Policy Statement
Sudden Death in the Young: Information for the Primary Care Provider - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Addresses How Telehealth Can Increase Patient Access to Quality Care, Dismantle Barriers - AAP Policy Statement
Transition to a Safe Home Sleep Environment for the NICU Patient - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance for Caring and Treatment of Long-Term Cancer Survivors - AAP News
AAP: Don’t use COVID-19 vaccine off-label for children - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Integrating Mental and Behavioral Health Surveillance and Supports into All Office Visits - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance in Caring for Children After COVID-19 Infection - AAP News
CDC says delta variant easily transmissible, recommends universal masking in school - AAP Policy Statement
Promoting Healthy Sexuality for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities - AAP Letter
National AAP letter to FDA: Move swiftly on clinical trials so we can safely vaccinate children under age 12 ASAP - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations for Opening Schools in Fall 2021 - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Clinical Practice Guidelines for Fever in Infants Ages 8 Days-60 Days - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on the Termination of Dr. Michelle Fiscus - AAP Policy Statement
Integrating Web Services/Applications to Improve Pediatric Functionalities in Electronic Health Records - AAP News Release
Joint Statement in Support of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Workers in Health and Long-Term Care - AAP News Release
Children Ages 2 and Up Who Aren’t Fully Vaccinated Should Continue to Wear Face Masks, the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Identifies Children Most at Risk of Drowning and Recommends Layers of Protection to Prevent Tragedy - AAP Policy Statement
Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities - AAP Policy Statement
Ambient Air Pollution: Health Hazards to Children - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Family Snapshot Survey Measures Domestic Violence, Discipline of Children During Pandemic - AAP News Release
Statement Following CDC ACIP Meeting from Nation’s Leading Doctors, Nurses and Public Health Leaders on Benefits of Vaccination - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for Children and Teens Age 12 and Up to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine - AAP News
AAP leaders speak out on racism against Asian American, Pacific Islander children - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on FDA Decision to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars - AAP Policy Statement
Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children - AAP Policy Statement
Recommended Essential Equipment for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulances 2020: A Joint Position Statement - AAP Clinical Report
Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants - AAP Clinical Report
Collaborative Care in the Identification and Management of Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults - AAP Statement
American Academy of Pediatrics Speaks Out Against Bills Harming Transgender Youth - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on American Families Plan - AAP Letter
Congressional Leaders - AAP Clinical Report
Care of Adolescent Parents and Their Children - AAP Clinical Report
Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities - AAP COVID-19 Interim Guidance
COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools - AAP Clinical Report
Ethical Considerations in Pediatricians’ Use of Social Media - AAP Policy Statement
Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Adolescents - AAP Letter
Environmental Protection Agency - AAP News Release
Parents become superheroes in new American Academy of Pediatrics PSA - Testimony by Dr. Lee Savio Beers, President, AAP
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Healthy Meals and Healthy Futures - AAP News Release
AAP working to strengthen vaccine delivery system, address hesitancy - AAP Clinical Report
Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report
Health Disparities in Tobacco Use and Exposure: A Structural Competency Approach - AAP Article
Cerebral Palsy in Children - AAP Opinion Letter
Solitary Confinement of Teenagers - AAP Article
What to Expect if Your Child is Admitted to the Hospital - AAP Policy Statement
Child Life Services - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on House Passage of American Dream and Promise Act - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Speaks Out Against Bills Harming Transgender Youth - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Agrees with CDC on Updated School Guidance - AAP News Release
Updated guidance focuses on mental health risks, needs during pandemic - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on Justice Department Decision Not to Defend Public Charge Rule - AAP Policy Statement
Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics - AAP Position
Mental Health for Children and Teens - AAP News Release
Pediatrician: The pandemic is taking an alarming toll on children - AAP News
AAP President And Other Medical Leaders Say Moms Can’t Wait As US Maternal Mortality Crisis Continues - AAP News Release
AAP Statement on Biden Administration’s Immigration Executive Orders - AAP Clinical Report
Management Principles for Acute Illness in Patients With Medium-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency - AAP News Release
Pandemic takes its toll on mental health, but we have a path forward - AAP Letter
Advocates Applaud Biden Plan to Reverse Trump Public Charge Regulation - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance: the COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe, Effective and Should Be Given to All Who Are Eligible - AAP News Release
AAP Updated Guidance on Emotional Health During Covid-19 Highlights Structural Racism, Xenophobia, Online Learning Challenges - Declaration on Climate Change and Health
2021 Declaration on Climate Change and Health – AAP - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Guidance on School Safety Amid Pandemic - AAP Clinical Report
Pediatrician Guidance in Supporting Families of Children Who Are Adopted, Fostered, or in Kinship Care - AAP Letter
Letter Urging Support for the Community Immunity During COVID-19 Act and VACCINES Act - AAP Statement
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Immediate Changes in Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine - AAP Article
Body-Mass Index Formula (BMI) in Children - AAP Transition Plan
Transition Plan: Advancing Child Health in the Biden-Harris Administration -
News Archive 2020
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- AAP Letter
AAP comments for Dec 17 VRBPAC Meeting re Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - AAP News Release
As U.S. Approaches First COVID-19 Vaccine, Pediatricians Urge More Research on Vaccines for Children and Teens - AAP Statement
COVID-19 Message to AAP Members - AAP Clinical Report
Evaluation and Management of the Infant Exposed to HIV in the United States - AAP Blueprint for Children
A Child Health Policy Agenda for 2020 and Beyond - AAP Clinical Report
Fluoride Use in Caries Prevention in the Primary Care Setting - AAP Clinical Report
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome - AAP Clinical Report
Routine Neuroimaging of the Preterm Brain - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues 2020-21 Recommendations on Preventing Influenza - AAP News Release
Leading Children’s Health Groups Urge Lawmakers and Administration to Address Troubling Trends in Children’s Uninsurance - AAP Statement
AAP Statement on CDC Recommendation Against COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic Individuals - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes HHS Action on Childhood Vaccines; Calls It ‘Incredibly Misguided’ - AAP Letter
Increase enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP, support pediatricians, and the importance of the pediatric medical home - AAP Letter
Transparency, scientific rigor, and the inclusion of children in trials for a safe and effective vaccine against the COVID-19 virus - AAP Letter
AAP letter calling on federal leaders to stand by science – not politics – in the fight against COVID-19 - AAP News
Dr. Goza praises AAP, pediatricians for meeting challenges during trying year - AAP Letter
AAP letter raising concerns about reports of high rates of hysterectomy procedures and other instances of medical neglect in an ICE facility - AAP Clinical Report
Identifying the Misshapen Head: Craniosynostosis and Related Disorders - AAP Statement
Strengthening Immunization Delivery for Children Preparing for a COVID-19 Vaccine - AAP Policy
Policies to Preserve the Vaccine Delivery System for Children - AAP Letter
AAP apologizes for past racism and seeks more pathways to equity - AAP Policy Statement
Barrier Protection Use by Adolescents During Sexual Activity - AAP Research
Who are America’s children? AAP analyzes federal data - AAP Policy Statement
Participation of Children and Adolescents in Live Crisis Drills and Exercises - AAP Clinical Report
Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting in Girls - AAP Statement
AAP Statement On Prioritizing Children in Federal COVID-19 Relief Funding - ALA Press Release
15 Health and Medical Organizations Urge EPA to Set a Stronger Ozone Standard to Protect Health - Partnership for a Safer Maryland Blog
Children’s Drowning Risk May Increase During COVID-19 - AAP Policy Statement
Truth, Reconciliation, and Transformation: Continuing on the Path to Equity - AAP News Release
Pediatricians, Educators and Superintendents Urge a Safe Return to School This Fall - AAP Letter
Funding for Safely Reopening Schools - AAP Policy Statement
Digital Advertising to Children - AAP Policy Statement
Improving Health and Safety at Camp - AAP News Release
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association Statement on Official Withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization - AAP Letter
COVID-19 Message to AAP Members - AAP Statement
Dismantle racism at every level: AAP President - AAP Mentioned in CNN Report
“Racism is a public health issue. The AAP condemns violence, especially when perpetrated by authorities, and calls for a deep examination of how to improve the role of policing. System violence requires systemic response.” - AAP Clinical Guidance
COVID-19 Planning Considerations: Guidance for School Re-entry - AAP Policy Statement
Electronic Documentation in Pediatrics: The Rationale and Functionality Requirements - AAP Statement
AAP Leads 192 Organizations in Letter to Congress Supporting Vaccine Legislation in Light of COVID-19 - AAP Statement
COVID-19 Message from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP - AAP Letter
June 3, 2020 National AAP Letter to HHS re: child and adolescent immunization - AAP Statement
“National AAP – Strengthening Immunization Delivery for Children: Preparing for a COVID-19 Vaccine” - AAP Statement
“National AAP – Policies to Preserve the Vaccine Delivery System for Children” - AAP Letter
June 3, 2020 National AAP Letter to U.S. Senate Leaders re: provider relief funding - AAP Policy Statement
Providing Care for Infants Born at Home - AAP Policy Statement
Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as Organ Transplantation Recipients - AAP Policy Statement
Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children - AAP Statement
Withdrawal of U.S. from the World Health Organization - AAP Statement
AAP Statement on New Data Showing Declines in Childhood Immunizations - AAP Clinical Report
Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents - AAP Clinical Report
Health Supervision for People With Achondroplasia - AAP Clinical Report
Resources Recommended for the Care of Pediatric Patients in Hospitals - AAP Policy Statement
Advocacy and Collaborative Health Care for Justice-Involved Youth - AAP Letter
April 28, 2020 Letter from AAFP, AAP, and ACOG to HHS Re: COVID Financial Relief For OBGYNs, Pediatricians, and Family Physicians - AAP Statement
Responding to Coronavirus in Pediatric Practice: A Message from AAP President Dr. Sally Goza - AAP Statement
April 6, 2020 Letter to US Department of HHS Secretary Azar Re: Prioritizing Pediatric Providers - AAP Statement
Message from AAP President Sally Goza, M.D., FAAP, on COVID-19 - Clinical Practice Guideline
Nosebleed (Epistaxis) - AAP Statement
Leading Health Care Groups Issue Urgent Call for Federal Action to Address Medical Equipment Shortages - AAP Statement
April 3, 2020 Letter to US Department of HHS Secretary Azar Re: Data Collection and Public Release of COVID-19 Testing, Hospitalization, and Mortality by Race and Ethnicity - Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Practices
Disaster Management for the Pediatrician in the COVID-19 Response - Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Practices
Talking to and Supporting Children During a Pandemic - Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Practices
COVID 19 Pandemic – Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Practices - AAP Clinical Report
Runaway Youth: Caring for the Nation’s Largest Segment of Missing Children - AAP Clinical Report
Children Exposed to Maltreatment: Assessment and the Role of Psychotropic Medication - AAP Clinical Report
Fertility Preservation for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Cancer: Medical and Ethical Considerations - AAP Policy Statement
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2020 - AAP Statement
AAP Statement Opposing Public Charge Final Rule - AAP Statement
American Academy of Pediatrics and American Lung Association Statement on Tobacco Package in Extenders Bill - AAP Policy Statement
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children - AAP Clinical Report
Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings - Blueprint for Children
2018 Update: What’s Next in Child Health Advocacy - AAP Clinical Report
Dealing With the Caretaker Whose Judgment Is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs: Legal and Ethical Considerations - AAP Clinical Report
Dealing With the Caretaker Whose Judgment Is Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs: Legal and Ethical Considerations - AAP Clinical Report
Drugs Used to Treat Pediatric Emergencies - AAP Statement
AAP Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Research Funding - AAP Health Initiative
Addressing The Opioid Epidemic - AAP Policy Statement
Unique Needs of the Adolescent - AAP Clinical Report
Promoting Optimal Development: Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders Through Developmental Surveillance and Screening - AAP Clinical Report
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder - AAP Clinical Report
Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Evidence, Barriers, and Best Practices - AAP Technical Report
Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children - AAP Policy Statement
Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practice - MDAAP Committee Statement
September is National Preparedness Month - Census
2020 census: Make sure every child is counted
- AAP Policy Statement
Emergency Contraception - AAP Statement
Food Additives
- AAP Letter
News Archive 2019
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- AAP News – September 2019 Leading Children’s Health and Medical Groups Urge Action Following Increase in Number of Uninsured Children
- AAP Policy Statement – October 2019 The Use of Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Children
- AAP Policy Statement – October 2019 Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Evidence, Barriers, and Best Practices
- AAP Clinical Report – October 2019 Soccer Injuries in Children and Adolescents
- AAP Policy Statement – September 2019 Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019–2020
- AAP News – October 2019 AAP Applauds Rulings to Reject the Public Charge Rule
- AAP Policy Statement – August 2019 The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health
- AAP Clinical Report – October 2019
Updates on an At-Risk Population: Late-Preterm and Early-Term Infants - AAP Policy Statement – July 2019
Electronic Communication of the Health Record and Information With Pediatric Patients and Their Guardians - AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines – October 2019
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents - AAP Policy Statement – October 2019
Pediatric Application of Coding and Valuation Systems - AAP Clinical Report – September 2019
School-aged Children Who Are Not Progressing Academically: Considerations for Pediatricians
- AAP Policy Statement – July 2019
Alcohol Use by Youth - AAP Policy Statement – July 2019
Improving Health and Safety at Camp - AAP Policy Statement – March 2019
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules: United States, 2019 - AAP News – June 2019
CDC: Travelers to Europe should protect themselves from measles - AAP Statement – January 2019
Nation’s Pediatricians Prescribe Plan to Boost School Attendance - AAP News – January 2019
AAP pushes for appropriate medical care for immigrant children - AAP Statement – January 2019
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or
Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance - AAP Policy Statement – May 2019
Prevention of Drowning - AAP Clinical Report – April 2019
Prescribing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services for Children With Disabilities - AAP Clinical Report – April 2019
The Effects of Early Nutritional Interventions on the Development of Atopic Disease in Infants and Children: The Role of Maternal Dietary Restriction, Breastfeeding, Hydrolyzed Formulas, and Timing of Introduction of Allergenic Complementary Foods - AAP Policy Statement – October 2018
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018–2019 - AAP Policy Statement – January 2019
E-Cigarettes and Similar Devices - AAP Policy Statement – January 2019
The Link Between School Attendance and Good Health - AAP Statement of Endorsement – January 2019
Spinal Motion Restriction in the Trauma Patient - AAP Policy Statement – January 2019
Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care - AAP Statement of Endorsement – January 2019
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care - AAP Clinical Practice Guideline – January 2019
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Infantile Hemangiomas - AAP Clinical Report – January 2019
Health and Mental Health Needs of Children in US Military Families - AAP Statement – January 8, 2019
AAP Statement on Universal Background Check Legislation
News Archive 2018
- AAP Statement – November 26, 2018
AAP Statement in Response to Tear Gas Being Used Against Children at the U.S. Southern Border - Recommended Immunization Schedule
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger, UNITED STATES, 2018 - AAP Clinical Report – December 2018
Psychosocial Factors in Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs and Their Families - AAP Policy Statement – December 2018
Incorporating Recognition and Management of Perinatal Depression Into Pediatric Practice - AAP Clinical Report – December 2018
Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era - AAP Clinical Practice Guideline – November 2018
Clinical Practice Guideline: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies - AAP Statement – September 12, 2018
AAP Statement in Response to FDA’s Announcement on E-Cigarettes - AAP News – September 17, 2018
Study: Infant walker injuries support AAP’s call for a ban - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
Targeted Reforms in Health Care Financing to Improve the Care of Adolescents and Young Adults - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
The Role of Pediatricians in Global Health - AAP Clinical Report – November 2018
Management of Neonates Born at ≤34 6/7 Weeks’ Gestation With Suspected or Proven Early-Onset Bacterial Sepsis - AAP Clinical Report – November 2018
Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
Effective Discipline to Raise Healthy Children - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children - AAP Policy Statement – November 2018
Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department - AAP Clinical Report – October 2018
Supporting the Health Care Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood in the Medical Home - AAP Policy Statement – September 2018
The Teen Driver - AAP Policy Statement – September 2018
Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents - AAP Policy Statement – September 2018
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018–2019 - AAP Clinical Report – September 2018
The Role of Integrated Care in a Medical Home for Patients With a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - AAP News – August 30, 2018
New child passenger safety seat guidance advises kids to ride rear-facing as long as possible; drops age criterion - AAP Policy Statement – August 2018
Child Passenger Safety - AAP Clinical Report – August 2018
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Implications for Neonatal and Childhood Outcomes - AAP Clinical Report – August 2018
The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children - AAP Statement – June 20, 2018
AAP Statement on Executive Order on Family Separation - AAP Statement – June 15, 2018
AAP Statement Opposing the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act - AAP News – June 14, 2018
AAP a leading voice against separating children, parents at border - AAP Statement – April 27, 2018
AAP Statement on U.S. House of Representatives’ Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill - AAP News – March 16, 2018
Call to action: New AAP research initiative aims to protect children from firearm injuries - AAP Clinical Report – July 2018
Physician’s Role in Coordinating Care of Hospitalized Children - AAP Clinical Report – July 2018
Counseling in Pediatric Populations at Risk for Infertility and/or Sexual Function Concerns - AAP Policy Statement – July 2018
Food Additives and Child Health - AAP Clinical Report – July 2018
The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse - REPOST of AAP Policy Statement – March 2017
Detention of Immigrant Children - AAP Clinical Report – June 2018
The Prenatal Visit - AAP Policy Statement – June 2018
Advocating for Life Support Training of Children, Parents, Caregivers, School Personnel, and the Public - AAP Policy Statement – April 2018
School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs - AAP Clinical Report – April 2018
Interpretation of Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Orders for Children Requiring Anesthesia and Surgery - AAP Policy Statement – Reaffirmed March 2018
Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population - AAP Policy Statement – March 2018
Pediatric Medication Safety in the Emergency Department - AAP Statement of Endorsement – February 2018
Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part II. Treatment and Ongoing Management - AAP Statement of Endorsement – February 2018
Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC): Part I. Practice Preparation, Identification, Assessment, and Initial Management - AAP Policy Statement – February 2018
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules: United States, 2018 - AAP Policy Statement – originally released May 2011
Use of Chaperones During the Physical Examination of the Pediatric Patient - MD Chapter Pediatric Council – Hassle Factor Form
MD Chapter Pediatric Council – Hassle Factor Form - National AAP Encourages Pediatricians to “Vote for Kids”
National AAP Encourages Pediatricians to “Vote for Kids” - GHHI and DHMH: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Family From Lead Poisoning (Video)
GHHI and DHMH: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Family From Lead Poisoning (Video) - AAP Policy Statement – January 2018
Pediatricians and Public Health: Optimizing the Health and Well-Being of the Nation’s Children - AAP Policy Statement – January 2018
Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days To Support Childhood Development and Adult Health
News Archive 2017
- AAP Policy Statement – December 2017
Stigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents With Obesity - AAP Policy Statement – November 2017
Global Human Trafficking and Child Victimization - AAP Policy Statement – November 2017
Stigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents With Obesity - AAP Diversity and Inclusion Statement – October 2017
- AAP Policy Statement – October 2017
Cord Blood Banking for Potential Future Transplantation - AAP Policy Statement – October 2017
The Care of Children With Congenital Heart Disease in Their Primary Medical Home - AAP Clinical Report – October 2017
Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services in the Pediatric Setting - AAP Policy Statement – October 2017
Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings - AAP Clinical Report – September 2017
Adolescent and Young Adult Tattooing, Piercing, and Scarification - AAP Policy Statement – September 2017
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2017 – 2018 - AAP Statement on Senate Decision Not to Vote on Graham-Cassidy Bill – September 26, 2017
AAP Statement on Senate Decision Not to Vote on Graham-Cassidy Bill - AAP Statement Opposing President Trump’s Decision to End Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals Program – September 9, 2017
AAP Statement Opposing President Trump’s Decision to End Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals Program - AAP: DACA revocation a ‘cruel setback for immigrant children – September 5, 2017
AAP: DACA revocation a ‘cruel setback for immigrant children - AAP Policy Statement – August 2017
Age Limit of Pediatrics - AAP Policy Statement – August 2017
Options Counseling for the Pregnant Adolescent Patient - AAP Statement of Endorsement –
August 2017
Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation - AAP Policy Statement – August 2017
Early Childhood Home Visiting - AAP Policy Statement – August 2017
Guidance on Forgoing Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment - AAP Policy Statement – August 2017
Elimination of Perinatal He patitis B: Providing the First Vaccine Dose Within 24 Hours of Birth - AAP Statement on Hurricane Harvey – August 29, 2017
AAP Statement on Hurricane Harvey - AAP decries racism, violence; recommits to strong action on diversity and inclusion – August 18, 2017
AAP decries racism, violence; recommits to strong action on diversity and inclusion - AAP Policy Statement – July 2017
Principles of Child Health Care Financing - AAP Policy Statement – July 2017
Quality Early Education and Child Care From Birth to Kindergarten - AAP Statement of Endorsement– July 2017
Operating Procedures for Pediatric Telehealth - AAP Policy Statement – July 2017
Guiding Principles for Team-Based Pediatric Care - AAP Policy Statement – May 2017
Fruit Juice in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Current Recommendations - AAP Clinical Report – May 2017
Pain Assessment and Treatment in Children With Significant Impairment of the Central Nervous System - AAP Clinical Report – May, 2017
The Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatric Office Practice - AAP Statement – May 23, 2017 – by Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP, President
AAP Statement Opposing President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget - AAP Press Room – May 17, 2017
AAP Urges Parents to Confirm Lead Tests Following FDA Warning - AAP Clinical Report – April 2017
The Primary Care Pediatrician and the Care of Children With Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate - AAP Policy Statement – April 2017
Nonemergency Acute Care: When It’s Not the Medical Home - AAP Clinical Report – March 2017
Clinical Considerations Related to the Behavioral Manifestations of Child Maltreatment - Addressing Food Insecurity: A Toolkit for Pediatricians
The AAP and the Food Research & Action Center jointly released a new - Top 10 resolutions at AAP Annual Leadership Forum – March 2017
Resolutions included protecting the children of immigrants, improving mental health access, advocating to stand against hate crimes and other discriminatory behavior, wider availability of epinephrine supplies in schools, and evidence-based firearm policy and research. - AAP Policy Statement – February 2017
2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine, Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule Workgroup) - AAP Clinical Report – February 2017
Care of the Adolescent After an Acute Sexual Assault - AAP Policy Statement – Feb 2017
A Public Health Response to Opioid Use in Pregnancy - AAP Clinical Report – Feb 2017
Counseling Parents and Teens About Marijuana Use in the Era of Legalization of Marijuana - From AAP, Clinical Report – Feb 2017
Epinephrine for First-aid Management of Anaphylaxis - From AAP, Clinical Report – Feb 2017
Guidance on Completing a Written Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan - From AAP Council on Children with Disabilities (COCWD)
Policy Statements, Clinical Reports, and Technical Reports - From AAP Facts 1/31/17
American Academy of Pediatrics Five-Year Strategic Plan - From AAP News SmartBrief 1/23/17
Updated recommendations issued on live contact practices in college football - From AAP News OnCall 1/16/17
New program – Screening in Practice Initiative - From AAP SmartBrief 1/11/17
AAP comments on FDA warning on anesthesia use in young children - From AAP News OnCall 1/9/17
New guidelines detail use of ‘infant-safe’ peanut to prevent allergy - From AAP News OnCall 1/9/17
Updated guideline advises on treating children with impacted cerumen - From AAP NewsOnCall – 1/2/17
Liability risks associated with mental health care can be managed: Primary care pediatricians have a growing sense of responsibility and unique opportunities to prevent and address mental health and substance use problems in the medical home. Link Here - From AAP NewsOnCall – 1/2/17
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month: Prevention of infections such as those caused by common viruses, sexually transmitted diseases, and infections are critical to reducing the risks for birth defects. Pediatricians can partner with families to prevent infections to protect babies. Visit the National Birth Defects Prevention Network website for more information Click Here - From AAP Department of Public Affairs 1/2/17
STORES RECOMMEND SPORTS SUPPLEMENT FOR UNDERAGE CUSTOMERS DESPITE POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS: Link Here - From AAP SmartBrief 1/4/17
New AAP president details priorities for 2017 - Please click here to read the Baltimore Sun article Maryland cancer centers pushing for more use of HPV vaccine.Posted 1/29/16.
- Please click here to read the Baltimore Sun article Vaccine for common respiratory infection shows promise in trials, which features a picture of Rachel Plotnick, MD, FAAP. Posted 1/5/16.
- The Maryland Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force has released its final report. Please click here to view the full report. Posted 12/3/15.