
American Academy of Pediatrics
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Dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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Today's ACIP meeting is usually a time where experts come together to inform the future of vaccines. That is not what today will be. That is not what we can stand behind. The AAP will continue to recommend its own childhood vaccine schedule -- just as we have since the 1930s.
American Academy of Pediatrics374,789 views • 1 year ago

The American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to stand with leading public health organizations by taking legal action to protect the integrity of our immunization system to defend science, evidence-based medicine, and the policies that keep children safe.
American Academy of Pediatrics231,703 views • 1 year ago

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation confirmed at least 1,283 measles cases in the US so far this year, the highest number recorded in over 3 decades. Children must remain up to date on their MMR vaccinations to stay protected.
American Academy of Pediatrics20,070 views • 1 year ago

Medicaid cuts don’t just affect some—they affect us all. It means fewer kids get vaccines, fewer parents get mental health care, fewer women get prenatal visits, & more face medical debt. American Academy of Pediatrics, @the_aafp, @acog_org & @acpimphysicians urge Congress: protect Medicaid.
American Academy of Pediatrics13,421 views • 1 year ago

Pediatrician & former AAP President Moira Szilagyi shares the importance of implementing trauma-informed care in practices. Trauma can affect children’s lifelong health and social well-being but there are things pediatricians can do to help. Learn more:
American Academy of Pediatrics17,950 views • 3 years ago

Meet Dr. Joelle Simpson. For her, watching kids grow older, stronger, and healthier has been one of the most rewarding parts of her job. With the help of the AAP community, she ensures every child is receiving the best medical care available. #WeArePediatricians
American Academy of Pediatrics12,413 views • 2 years ago

#WeArePediatricians, and like Dr. Master, we always make sure that our patients feel safe to voice their health concerns to us. No matter their age, our job is to make sure kids feel empowered to open up to us and help shape their health journey.
American Academy of Pediatrics10,649 views • 2 years ago
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