AAP has long supported the Kids Online Safety Act as a needed policy to make digital spaces healthier and safer for children and teens. We urge the Senate to seize this opportunity and bring the bill to the floor without delay.

Sending our heartfelt thoughts to the Kansas City community from the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. KAAP remains committed to advocating for the well-being of Kansas’ children. Find guidance on discussing violence with children here: kansasaap.org/wordpress/reso…

In a disappointing and dangerous move, the Biden admin signaled it will delay its final rules prohibiting menthol cigarettes. AAP urges the Biden admin to finalize these rules now and eliminate these harmful products once and for all. bit.ly/3Rtsnrs

The latest AAP guidance for this flu season: Children ages 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccine as soon as possible to prevent serious illness from the flu. Young children are particularly vulnerable to the virus. Learn more during #NIVW : aap.org/en/patient-car…

If enacted, a US Consumer Product Safety Commission proposal would create the first federal safety requirements for infant loungers. Even though loungers are marketed for awake time, newborns can quickly nod off in the pillow-like products, according to AAP expert Dr. Rachel Moon: nbcnews.to/3QQVzIB

Our hearts are with Lewiston as they reel from a mass shooting. Children - like 10-year-old Zoey - who witnessed the shooting and those on lockdown are traumatized and living in fear. We must #EndGunViolence and protect kids where they live, learn and play.abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/10-ye…

Thank you Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, MD for speaking at our White Coat Rally, and for being a voice for children in Congress!

Thank you Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. for speaking at our White Coat Rally! Children do better when pediatricians are in charge.

Thank you Secretary Xavier Becerra for speaking at #AAP2023 and for all of your work on behalf of children.

Thank you for joining us this year! We hope you had a great experience. Mark your calendars for next year- #AAP2024 in....

The CDC offers guidance on how to prioritize infants for limited supplies of the RSV immunization nirsevimab (Beyfortus).
Story: bit.ly/3QsyFa5.

Dr. Ala Stanford MD shared how she put health equity into action & encouraged pediatricians to “step out of ... our exam rooms, our hospitals, our ORs and really shape the lives of the children we have the privilege to serve every day.” #AAP2023

Story: bit.ly/3tQgVMX.

Dr. Chung recounted how the American Academy of Pediatrics and pediatricians rose to the challenges of the past year during her AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2023 address.
Story: bit.ly/3S8VvEU.

Sound 🔊 is created by vibrations that travel through a medium while noise is often defined as unwanted or objectionable sound. This American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement reviews common sources & effects of noise as well as exposures: bit.ly/45J8TTv #Pediatrics #AAP2023

New evidence sounds the alarm on excessive noise exposure and its risks to children and teens. A new AAP policy statement released @AAPExperience says it’s important to prevent harmful noise exposures starting early in a child’s life. #AAP2023 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

The AAP Board of Directors have joined forces, to match every donation made during #AAP2023 , up to $55,000! Give online or at the AAP Resource Center through Oct. 25th to be part of the match! aap.org/en/philanthrop…

Whether it’s your first time attending the AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2023 conference this weekend or you’re a veteran, there’s no doubt it can be overwhelming. Our experts have some words of wisdom.
Story and video: bit.ly/3PRInRU.

New AAP report released at @AAPExperience: toddler “formulas” that are promoted as nutritious drinks are generally unnecessary and nutritionally incomplete and the marketing practices that promote them are questionable. #AAP2023 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

New AAP policy statement released at @AAPExperience calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and CHIP to provide more consistent coverage and ensure children can access the care they need to grow and thrive. Learn more: #AAP2023 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…