American Academy of Pediatrics's posts
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Violence and intolerance have become a daily occurrence in the lives of children. Pediatricians are ready to act: http://ow.ly/CKxn30247cL
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E-Cigarettes Account for Increasing Numbers of Children Injured By Nicotine Poisoning and Increased Hospitalizations
As e-cigarettes gain popularity, the number of children at risk of nicotine poisoning associated with this product has increased significantly, according to a new study.
As e-cigarettes gain popularity, the number of children at risk of nicotine poisoning associated with this product has increased significantly, according to a new study.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Reiterates the Importance of Vaccines
AAP commends the decision made by the Tribeca Film Festival to remove a film with the potential to spread false information regarding vaccines. http://ow.ly/100pMP
AAP commends the decision made by the Tribeca Film Festival to remove a film with the potential to spread false information regarding vaccines. http://ow.ly/100pMP
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American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Pediatricians Screen for Poverty at Check-ups
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new recommendations urging doctors to ask at all well-child visits whether families are able to make ends meet. https://aap.org/poverty #FACEpoverty
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new recommendations urging doctors to ask at all well-child visits whether families are able to make ends meet. https://aap.org/poverty #FACEpoverty
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Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States, 2016
An updated schedule of immunizations for children and teens is now available. The schedule is updated every year by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the CDC. This year, updates were made to the recommendations for HPV and meningococcal B vaccines.
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President Barack Obama has unveiled a series of new Executive Actions aimed at preventing gun violence in America, including several ideas that would protect children.
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Keeping Children Safe: Changing the Script for How to Prevent Gun Violence in America
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. In a new blog, AAP President Sandra G. Hassink, MD, FAAP, renews pediatricians’ commitment to addressing gun violence and outlines key steps we can take to protect children. http://ow.ly/VDjTh #SandyHook
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. In a new blog, AAP President Sandra G. Hassink, MD, FAAP, renews pediatricians’ commitment to addressing gun violence and outlines key steps we can take to protect children. http://ow.ly/VDjTh #SandyHook

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The holiday season is here! Follow these tips from pediatrician Benjamin D. Hoffman, MD, FAAP to keep your child safe during festivities.
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Prepare your family for this year's flu season: It's not too late to get a flu vaccine! #NIVW2015
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