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AAP Statement on Changes to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
June 9, 2025“The American Academy of Pediatrics is deeply troubled and alarmed by Secretary Kennedy’s mass firing of all 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This unprecedented action, against the backdrop of contradictory announcements from the Administration in recent days about vaccines, will cause even more confusion and uncertainty for families.
AAP Statement on COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Children
May 30, 2025“After confusing, mixed messages from leaders at Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this week, we are relieved to see today that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its schedules for child and adolescent immunizations to allow families to maintain the choice to immunize their children against Covid in consultation with their doctor.
AAP Statement on House Passage of H.R. 1
May 22, 2025The legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives early this morning, H.R. 1, includes sweeping policies that would harm the health of children and families. To invest in our country’s future, we must support children and families in our communities, setting them up to thrive. Policies in this bill would do the opposite and must be rejected in the U.S. Senate.
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations on Treating Eczema: Clinical Report
May 19, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for a common skin condition that not only causes discomfort but can be a significant source of mental distress for youth. The revised clinical report, “Atopic Dermatitis: Update on Skin-Directed Management,” published in the 2025 Pediatrics, estimates that 20%-25% of children experience the condition, also called eczema.
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Policy on Use of Chaperones in Clinic Visits
May 19, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated a policy statement that encourages clinicians to develop office chaperone policies that provide a safe and comfortable environment for children and teens during examinations of sensitive areas of the body.
American Academy of Pediatrics announces new Pediatrics Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced that Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, will serve as the editor-in chief of the flagship medical journal Pediatrics. He currently serves as deputy editor and will transition into his new role in July.
AAP Statement Opposing Proposed Cuts to Key Child Health Programs
May 12, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics is deeply concerned by the policies being considered as part of the budget reconciliation process, which include steep funding cuts and changes to Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other vital programs that keep children and families healthy.
AAP Statement on HHS Report Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria
May 1, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is deeply alarmed by the report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today on medical care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals and the process that informed its development. For such an analysis to carry credibility, it must consider the totality of available data and the full spectrum of clinical outcomes rather than relying on select perspectives and a narrow set of data.
Leading Physician Groups Oppose Infringements on Medical Care, Patient-Physician Relationship
May 1, 2025Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students, firmly believe the trusted relationship between a physician and their patient should never be jeopardized by the actions of policymakers, that physicians should not be criminalized or penalized for providing care and that medical standards of care and physician education training and education must remain evidence-based and free from political interference.
American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report Updates Guidance on Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
April 28, 2025The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated clinical guidance for evaluation and treatment of newborns with a heart condition, patent ductus arteriosus or PDA, which is most seen in preterm infants.
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