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How to help reduce home medication errors that impact children: AAP policy

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Pharmacology
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The risk for medication errors is magnified when caregivers have both low health literacy and limited English.
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Pediatricians can break down barriers to physical activity for children with disabilities

Paul S. Carbone, M.D., FAAP
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Disabilities, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness
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Despite myriad benefits of physical activity, children with disabilities have reduced participation rates, lower fitness levels and a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity compared with typically developing peers.
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Report offers recommendations for diagnosis, treatment of tuberculosis infection

Dawn Nolt, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases
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TB is an important problem in the pediatric population, and medical practitioners are faced with questions regarding interpretation of test results and what treatment regimens are safe and effective.
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COVID-19 pandemic

Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract
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Read about the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Plus, AAP guidance to protect children during the pandemic.
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COVID during pregnancy: Studies underscore urgency of prevention strategies

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Critical Care, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Pregnant individuals infected with COVID-19 are more likely to become severely ill, die or have a stillbirth compared with those who are not pregnant.
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COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for all adults

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization
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Experts say approval of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults could clear up confusion and provide extra protection as the holidays and winter season approach.
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Experts provide update on COVID studies, vaccines at town hall

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
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Panelists discussed how the virus affects newborns and when a vaccine might be available for children under 5 years.
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CDC highlights concerns over inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for COVID patients

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract
Abstract
Webinar participant offers recommendations for communicating with parents who question why antibiotics are not being prescribed for their child.
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Experts call for action to address health care worker burnout

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Public Health
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Addressing the mental health toll on health care workers will require systemic changes.
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AAP, White House encourage clinicians to combat COVID vaccine misinformation

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization
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Roughly 2.6 million children ages 5-11 years have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine in the first two weeks of eligibility.
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Study: All states have racial/ethnic health disparities

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Researchers from The Commonwealth Fund found health disparities are rooted in long-standing racist policies and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Despite dip in U.S. preterm birth rate, U.S. retains “C-” rating from March of Dimes

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Native American Child Health, Public Health
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Babies of Black and Native women are twice as likely as White babies to die before their first birthday.
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AAP updates interim guidance on COVID testing, face masks, MIS-C

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Public Health
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Children need to get tested for SARS-CoV-2 if they have been in close contact with someone has a probable or confirmed infection. Timing is based on the child's symptoms and vaccination status.
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Board update: Members review progress on COVID vaccination, EDI, digital innovation

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, COVID-19, Diversity, equity and inclusion, Medical Technology and Advancement, Vaccine/Immunization
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Board members also offered updates on strategic planning, advocacy, and more
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New AAP Publications platform simplifies search, improves discoverability

Anne Hegland, Editor in Chief
Published: November 2021
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Users can search one site for journals, news, Point-of-Care Solutions, AAP eBooks, and more.
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Answers to lingering questions about vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued interim clinical considerations to help providers who administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 years.
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AAP leaders vote on top priorities; call for action on equity, trauma-informed care

Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Diversity, equity and inclusion
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COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 receives final approval

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
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Federal health officials gave final approval to using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for about 28 million children, and the AAP recommends all eligible children without contraindications get vaccinated.
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Universal masking, immunization top 2 strategies for safe in-person school: AAP

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: COVID-19, Infectious Diseases, School Health
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The AAP’s updated interim guidance calls for a multipronged, layered approach to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission among students, teachers and staff so that in-person learning is safe and possible.
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Health Alerts: Infant loungers, sunscreen sprays, bicycles, ATVs, and more recalled

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: November 2021
TOPICS: Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
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Federal officials have recalled several products that may be harmful to children.
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