At 11:55 am ET, Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Moira Szilagyi will share our top funding priorities for Congress, including gun violence prevention research. Tune in live: youtube.com/watch?v=TcA1FA… x.com/AppropsDems/st…

For decades, the AAP has advocated for the health and safety of all children, especially safety from gun violence. We submitted over 300 pediatrician testimonies to @judiciarydems ahead of today’s hearing on gun violence where Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP will testify on behalf of children. 🧵

The number of pediatricians who took the time to tell their stories is a testament to how profoundly gun violence impacts children & how extensively it has transformed our profession. I hope all Senators are moved to enact meaningful policy change after reading their stories.

Thank you Senator Dick Durbin for inviting me to testify in front of Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 and to lift up the words of my colleagues in our shared goal to #EndGunViolence in children's lives. I am also grateful to Ossoff's Office for using his time to read pediatrician stories.

Supporting pediatricians who are experiencing stress, threats of violence and/or public attacks with expedited assistance was chosen as the No. 1 resolution by attendees at the 2022 AAP Leadership Conference #AAPLeads ow.ly/Yfbv50Kenis

The arrival of polio vaccines in the 1950s led to a dramatic decline in this paralyzing disease, reducing cases by 99% worldwide. With the recent report of polio case in New York, Dr. Yvonne A. Maldonado explains what parents need to know: ow.ly/rPlM50KfS0n

.Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Moira Szilagyi reflects on last weekend's Leadership Conference and discusses why AAP will continue to stand up for children and youth who are transgender. aap.org/en/news-room/a…

With a rise in depression and anxiety among teens, you may wonder if social media affects your child's mental health. Pediatricians Dr. Megan A. Moreno & Dr. Jenny Radesky share the latest research with parents: ow.ly/uOoP50KbKhx

COVID vaccines are available for children 6 months and older, and pediatricians are here to answer families' questions. #CallYourPediatrician to learn more about COVID vaccination. #NIAM

Experts, including Joanna Dolgoff MD, have tips and advice for parents on keeping children safe and healthy as they return to school. washingtonpost.com/health/2022/08…

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies eat a varied diet to protect against heavy metals that a new Healthy Babies Bright Futures report found in commercial, homemade food: ow.ly/lCtm50KhQfA

Too much media use can affect a child's development, behavior and overall health. Create a customized media plan for the entire family. Click here to start your plan. bit.ly/3bsZMjN

In The Wall Street Journal, Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP Dr. Szilagyi discusses AAP's approach to caring for gender-diverse and transgender children that allows families to raise questions in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. wsj.com/articles/trans…

Tweetiatricians, now is the time to promote flu vaccination for your patients so they can get the protection they need ahead of flu season. aap.org/en/news-room/c…

In this updated HealthyChildren article, Dr. Lori Feldman-Winter describes AAP's new breastfeeding recommendations and how to support new parents: ow.ly/NYVs50Ko2Es #NBM22

Why do teens need vaccines to protect against illnesses like whooping cough, mumps, HPV and meningitis? Join us for our new video series that answers questions about the teen immunization schedule and more. ▶️ ow.ly/Qk2x50KogUu

Drowning can happen to any family. It’s quick, and it’s silent. AAP recommends multiple layers of protection to keep children safe around water including water watchers. Check out more pool and water safety tips in our #DrowningPrevention toolkit: aap.org/drowning

Pediatricians address the most common questions parents ask about their children’s vaccinations and offer tips on finding correct information online in our updated video series. Check it out here to get your questions answered: ow.ly/r44T50Ko3bP

As school resumes with changing COVID protocols, here's what parents should know about masking and their children's development: 🧵

Pediatrician and parent of young kids Dr. @JPBelinkieMD breaks down the scary headlines about the rapid rise of RSV cases, shares prevention tips and describes when it might be time to #CallYourPediatrician.