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AAP provides logistical guidance after CDC approves COVID vaccine use
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
Melissa Jenco, Senior News Editor, AAP News "Federal health officials have signed off on the use of COVID-19 vaccines after a conversation with a health care provider, known as shared clinical Read More
Drop in This Birth Defect Parallels Decline in Maternal Smoking
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
by Jennifer Henderson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today "A decline in maternal smoking in the U.S. corresponded with a decline in infants born with gastroschisis, researchers found. In an examination of more Read More
Understanding Autism: Information for Families
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
"Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. While it varies widely in how it affects children, autistic kids often have differences in how they communicate, play and behave. Because most children Read More
Acetaminophen is Safe for Children When Taken as Directed, No Link to Autism
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: "Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold under the brand name Tylenol and other brand names, is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine used to reduce fevers Read More
Measles Update/Special Cases
- posted: May 22, 2025
There are special cases for when a child should get additional doses of MMR outside of the routine schedule:1) Traveling outside the US2) Children living in or traveling to areas Read More
Heavy Metals in Baby Foods
- posted: Apr. 25, 2023
Recent news about heavy metals in baby food can be scary for parents. Heavy metals occur naturally in the soil used to grow food and are also found in pesticides, Read More
The Risks of Water-Absorbing Gel Beads
- posted: Mar. 23, 2023
Water-absorbing gel beads are becoming increasingly popular as part of sensory toys and are also used with vases or gardening. But they pose a real risk to children. Please read this Read More
Importance of Early Literacy!
- posted: Sep. 03, 2019
It's never too early to start reading to your baby! The AAP promotes early literacy even for infants younger than 6 months of age. Talking and reading aloud with your Read More
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