“Separating children from their parents contradicts everything we stand for as pediatricians — protecting and promoting children’s health." --
@AAPPres
@AmerAcadPeds
intensifies its advocacy to
#ProtectFamilies
:
Reporting on family separation at the border,
@jacobsoboroff
saw children in cages sleeping on concrete floors.
“This is a systematic failure by our government that is going to leave a lasting mark on children," he said to
@juliemlinton
at
#AAP2020
:
“Sometimes, that’s what we need — just somebody to believe what we say, as individuals, as kids, as adults, and someone to have to protect us … and I think that's what you guys do, as pediatricians, so well.” --
@Simone_Biles
at
#AAP2021
.
Story:
The
@AmerAcadPeds
says the goal for the coming school year should be to have students "physically present." According to interim guidance on re-entry, "schools are critical to addressing racial and social inequity." Read more at
"Prolonged exposure to serious stress – known as toxic stress – can lead to lifelong health consequences. ... We must remember that immigrant children are still children."
Statement from
@AAPPres
Dr. Colleen Kraft opposing the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Family separation causes irreparable harm.
#ProtectFamilies
The CDC’s vaccine committee, ACIP, has voted 14-0 in favor of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years. Now to
@CDCDirector
for final approval. Story to come.
COVID-19 vaccines for children must ‘strike a balance’ and the
@AmerAcadPeds
will be a key consultant,
@NIAIDNews
Director Dr. Anthony Fauci says in his
#AAP2020
keynote:
FDA committee votes 17-0 in favor of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11 with one member abstaining. Next goes to FDA commissioner and then CDC. Story to come.
The FDA has approved the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab for infants born during or entering their first RSV season and young children up to 24 months who remain at risk of severe disease in their second RSV season.
Pediatricians, write a "prescription" for play. It will help boost social-emotional, cognitive and language skills, according to new recommendations from
@AmerAcadPeds
A new monoclonal antibody to protect infants and high-risk toddlers from RSV is expected to be available this fall, following Thursday’s
@CDCDirector
approval.
Clinical guidance and logistical considerations for using nirsevimab are below.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
is renewing its call for an end to family separation at the border following a new report showing thousands more children were separated than previously disclosed.
"Regardless of where children are born or who their parents are, we will continue to intervene so that adverse childhood experiences do not define them or become their destiny." --
@AAPPres
in her latest letter:
#FamiliesBelongTogether
#ProtectFamilies
The
@AmerAcadPeds
stands against stigmatization and marginalization of transgender and gender-diverse youths.
A new policy aims to help pediatricians and parents navigate their health concerns while advocating for ways to eliminate discrimination.
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
Gunfire kills or injures more than 7,000 U.S. children and teenagers each year.
@AmerAcadPeds
is launching a new research initiative to prevent these devastating incidents. Read more at
#EndGunViolence
#Enough
#AAPLeads
Pediatricians who have endured physical and online attacks from anti-vaccine groups hope the
#COVID19
pandemic will turn public sentiment against these groups. Read about how pediatricians are fighting back:
#VaccinesWork
Pediatricians can begin reserving Moderna’s new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines as they await final approval from health officials.
The vaccines will come in several single-dose presentations.
Young people "are marching for their lives and leading the way in seeking change … and we pediatricians are right there with them." --
@AAPPres
in her latest letter:
#MarchForOurLives
#EndGunViolence
Uvalde pediatrician Dr. Roy A. Guerrero recounts horror of school shooting, urges gun control advocacy at
@AAPexperience
#AAP2022
:
“I’m here to ask you join us in this fight and honor the memory of these fallen angels.”
BREAKING: The CDC’s vaccine committee recommends use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 18 and older. Now it goes to the CDC director for approval.
"Pediatricians stand with the immigrant families we care for and will continue to advocate that their needs are met and prioritized.” -
@AAPPres
Here's a look at the
@AmerAcadPeds
advocacy on immigration in 2017:
The
@AmerAcadPeds
is recommending all infants under 8 months receive nirsevimab to protect them from RSV, while also providing guidance for continued use of palivizumab in the 2023-’24 season.
"Don’t assume the worst in people when you see them doing something you don’t understand. Why don’t you just ask them?" U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in her
#AAP19
plenary. Full story at
The
@CDCgov
recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
The updated vaccines are a better match for circulating virus strains and are expected to be available later this week.
.
@AmerAcadPeds
will continue to “ensure young people get the reproductive and gender-affirming care they need and are seen, heard and valued as they are." -- CEO
@AAPDelMonte
AAP reaffirmed its gender-affirming care policy & authorized expanded guidance.
Updated
@AmerAcadPeds
guidance addresses delayed cord-clamping, breastfeeding, testing and discharge for newborns whose mothers have suspected or confirmed COVID-19
Dr. Fauci: Pediatricians served as a ‘shining light’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
presented an Honorary Fellow designation to the former NIAID director Monday at the
@AAPexperience
#AAP2023
Story: .
The
@AmerAcadPeds
continues to emphasize that alternatives to detention exist for families at the border, and children fare best in community settings, under the care of parents who love them.
#FamiliesBelongTogether
Read about AAP efforts at
.
@AAPPres
: "Many organizations talk about changing the world, but few have the talent, resources and expertise to make it happen. The Academy has an abundance of all three."
A look at recent AAP efforts:
Congrats to
@sallygoza
, who was voted
@AmerAcadPeds
president-elect! Members also approved changes to AAP bylaws and selected other national officers. For more election results, visit
Congrats to Dr. Moira A. Szilagyi,
@drmoira777
, of Marina Del Rey, Calif., who has been voted
@AmerAcadPeds
president-elect!
More details and election results at
“The Academy has taken on some of the largest national health challenges of our time, and we’ve done so in a way we can be proud of." -
@AAPPres
Read about efforts on gun violence, family separation at the border, and more:
#AAP18
Getting nirsevimab to all infants to protect them from RSV will be a monumental undertaking for a pediatric health care system already burdened by financial and logistical challenges.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
is calling for federal support and equitable access.
Schools will have a lot to consider before reopening in the wake of
#COVID19
.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
has just released new guidance that addresses physical and mental health, instructional time, and more:
A new
@AmerAcadPeds
policy suggests that pediatricians ask patients about the number of missed school days in the past month because the question can yield a wealth of information to optimize patient care.
“It became clear to me that we don’t have enough people who show up in Washington, D.C., or state capitols who have children as their bottom line," said pediatrician
@AnnieAndrewsMD
, founder of
@Their__Future
. Our Vote.
Ongoing toxic stress responses change a child’s genes and brain, which may lead to learning and behavior problems and diseases like obesity and diabetes. Learn more at
Thank you to
@GoogleDoodles
for honoring two of our pediatric leaders! What a neat way to recognize all that Dr. Apgar and Dr. Rodriguez Trias contributed to medicine.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
is speaking out against the public charge proposal that would result in some immigrant families forgoing vital services in order to keep their families together in the U.S. Read more & get involved:
#ProtectFamilies
The 2021-’22
@AmerAcadPeds
flu policy emphasizes the importance of flu vaccination during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, allows for coadministration with COVID-19 vaccine.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
National Nominating Committee has selected Dr. Sandy L. Chung, of Fairfax, Va., and Dr. Joseph L. Wright, of Cheverly, Md., as candidates for AAP president-elect.
Our story:
Updated
@AmerAcadPeds
policy: Use effective discipline strategies for children that do not involve spanking, other forms of corporal punishment or verbal shaming.
#AAP18
“This is the greatest human and civil rights crisis of our time. It’s happening in our country. And as such, we need a new civil rights movement.” -
@adamjohnfoss
talks about criminal justice reform. Story:
#AAP18
“Hate is not innate, and racism can be dismantled.” -- AAP Board Member Dr. Joseph L. Wright
@AmerAcadPeds
leaders OK developing anti-racism bylaws referendum:
And included combating racism in top 10 ALF resolutions:
#AAPLeads
Excess sugar consumption contributes to obesity, heart disease, tooth decay, and more. The
@AmerAcadPeds
and
@American_Heart
are calling for a tax on sugary drinks in order to reduce consumption.
The
@AmerAcadPeds
updated interim guidance for schools and sports during the pandemic in light of new quarantine and isolation guidance from
@CDCgov
.
It continues to advocate for in-person learning using layers of protection like masks and vaccines.