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AAP sees opportunities for firearm violence prevention advocacy in lame duck period; AAP weighing in on Supreme Court cases impacting child health; Legislation to protect youths online gains momentum in 2024; Advocacy across 3 branches of government: How AAP is taking on youth e-cigarette epidemic
Judge blocks health insurance access for DACA recipients in 19 …
Dec 10, 2024 · Sural Shah, M.D., FAAP, chair-elect of the AAP Council on Immigrant Child and Family Health, said in November the expansion was “long overdue.” “The expansion of subsidized ACA marketplace coverage to DACA recipients is transformative for …
More pediatric fellowship positions filled in 2024 match, but fill …
Dec 4, 2024 · Jesse Hackell, M.D., FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Pediatric Workforce, said there are bright spots, such as fill rates in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatric hospital medicine. However, the overall numbers are concerning and show the need to increase the number of pediatricians, especially subspecialists, in the pipeline.
AAP weighing in on Supreme Court cases impacting child health
Dec 1, 2024 · The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-’25 term is well underway. The court began hearing cases in early October and will release most of its decisions in May and June 2025.
AAP sees opportunities for firearm violence prevention advocacy …
Dec 1, 2024 · Thirteen pediatrician storytellers, including AAP President Benjamin D. Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, Immediate Past President Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP, and other AAP leaders, touched on issues like firearm violence prevention research, mental health, safe storage and the importance of policymakers working together to curb the epidemic of gun violence.
Looking back, looking ahead: AAP always does what’s best for kids
Nov 11, 2024 · What we do know is the AAP and our members will be working with both the next administration and with state and local lawmakers to help children and support pediatricians. We will find common ground where we can and defend science and our values where we must.
Federal action backed by AAP will encourage Medicaid to pay for ...
Oct 3, 2024 · Encouraging safe storage of firearms has long been a key AAP initiative. The AAP advises families who own guns to keep them locked and unloaded with ammunition locked separately.
COVID-19 pandemic | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics
Oct 23, 2024 · Read about the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Plus, AAP guidance to protect children during the pandemic.
AAP provides guidance on diagnosing, treating PANS
6 days ago · The AAP believes pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome is a valid diagnosis and is providing guidance on diagnosis and treatment in a new clinical report. It also is calling for robust research to improve care for the condition.
Make sure your child is up-to-date on whooping cough vaccine
Dec 1, 2024 · Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a respiratory infection that spreads easily. The infection can be serious, especially for babies. A main sign of the illness is strong coughing.