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This morning, Good Morning America featured Apple’s latest child safety updates arriving this fall, including the AAP’s Family Media Plan. Hear more about these new safety features and how they’ll be implemented across Apple devices: www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/video/13...
The American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP supports ACOGs latest maternal vaccine recommendations to help our most vulnerable population from preventable diseases.
Read more about ACOGs recommendations: bit.ly/43YWjAW
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked key parts of HHS’s childhood vaccine policy after ruling in a case brought by the AAP and other medical organizations.
Read the full statement from AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on a federal judge's ruling to block key aspects of HHS Secretary RFK Jr’s efforts to upend vaccine policy: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
We’re honored to share that the AAP has been awarded the 2026 Best of Silver Anvils Award from the Public Relations Society of America for our work to improve vaccine confidence. Thank you to our partners and members for your unwavering support! ebs.publicnow.com/view/1C12582...
Amid concerns about a physician shortage, AAP President Dr. Racine cautiously applauded a recent federal policy reversal that now exempts physicians from a freeze on processing visas from certain countries. Though questions still remain.
Read the full piece:
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Doctors say it’s understandable to be concerned about hantavirus, especially with misinformation spreading online, but the public risk remains low.
Pediatricians urge patients to speak with their doctors to understand how hantavirus differs from COVID. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
A new investigative piece by The Guardian highlights how rollbacks to school entry vaccine requirements in Mississippi are harming children and families across the state. Read the full piece in The Guardian to learn more. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
The AAP released a policy statement which shares guidance for pediatric offices to prepare for pediatric emergencies. The guidance outlines an approach to pediatric emergencies in primary care offices, urgent care centers, and pediatric specialty facilities.
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People have greater trust in major health and science associations outside government – such as @americanheart.bsky.social, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @nasonline.org and the American Medical Assn. – than in U.S. health agencies.
