AAP in the News

AAP in the News highlights media coverage that shows how the academy advocates for all children’s health and gives a voice to pediatricians and health care providers who care for them.

Daily Herald - May 28, 2025
Social media, body image and self-esteem: What’s the connection?

Washington Post - May 27, 2025
Covid vaccine recommendation ended for healthy children, pregnant women 

Daily News Online - May 27, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: Several things to keep in mind to ensure injury-free fun on the playground

CBS News - May 20, 2025
Why bonding is the heart of infant care

WENY News - May 19, 2025
When should your child stop using a pacifier? 

Arca Max - May 19, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: Lawn mower safety

USA Today - May 18, 2025
Is it safe for youth athletes to take dietary supplements?

Washington Post - May 12, 2025
Migrants Are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say

USA Today - May 8, 2025
How to treat RSV

Parents - May 8, 2025
Medical Experts Continue to Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

NPR - May 7, 2025
NIH cuts department that campaigned to reduce baby sleep deaths

New York Times - May 5, 2025
5 Places to Turn for Accurate Health Information 

GM Today - April 28, 2025
Ask the Pediatrician: How online gambling hurts teens and what you can do about it

Scientific American - April 28, 2025
Why Does Vaccine Hesitancy Occur, and How Can People Combat It?

Scientific American - April 16, 2025
Why Does Vaccine Hesitancy Occur, and How Can People Combat It? | Scientific American

USA Today - April 15, 2025
Child detention is cruel and inflicts lasting harm. End it | Opinion

CNN - April 15, 2025
Autism rates in US rose in 2022, CDC data shows | CNN

ProPublica - April 11, 2025
Why You Should Also Worry About Whooping Cough Amid Measles Outbreak — ProPublica

Reuters - April 9, 2025
US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response

TribLive - April 4, 2025
Dr. Susan Kressly: The dangerous war on vaccines

Seattle Times - April 3, 2025
As a pediatrician, I know vaccines are safe. The war on them is the danger

Today - March 21, 2025
How The COVID Pandemic Affected Vaccination Rates, Misinformation

MSNBC - March 7, 2025
The measles vaccine is lifesaving. RFK Jr.'s vitamin A advice isn't.

New York Times - January 25, 2025
How to Travel With Babies and Toddlers - The New York Times

Medscape - December 9, 2024
Whooping Cough and Newborns: How to Set Boundaries

NPR - December 6, 2024
Wisconsin pediatrician helps author new early childhood literacy guidelines 

The Daily News - December 4, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: Understanding whooping cough | Lifestyles | 

Las Vegas Review Journal - November 29, 2024
RSV immunizations and new ways to protect babies | Live Well