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COVID-19 pandemic

Published: June 30, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract, COVID-19
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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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FDA panel: Include omicron in COVID vaccine boosters this fall

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 28, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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FDA officials say they are concerned about reduced effectiveness of the current vaccines against omicron.
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Updated AAP guidance recommends longer breastfeeding due to benefits

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: June 27, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Breastfeeding, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition
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Preliminary data reveal that human milk in the second year of life continues to be a significant source of macronutrients and immunologic factors for growing toddlers.
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Preparing for, responding to student medical emergencies

Rani S. Gereige, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: June 27, 2022
TOPICS: Emergency Medicine, Safety, School Health, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness
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The number of students with special health care needs and chronic medical conditions is increasing.
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Changes critical for financing, delivery of substance use care for young people: AAP

Deepa R. Camenga, M.D., M.H.S., FAAP
Published: June 27, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Child Health Financing, Substance Abuse
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The policy provides recommendations for Congress, federal and state policymakers, and public and private payers.
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AAP’s teen reproductive health policies reaffirm right to comprehensive care

Elise D. Berlan, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: June 24, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Teen Pregnancy
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The updated policy statements’ essential recommendations for pregnancy options counseling are unchanged from 1989: All pregnant adolescents should be counseled in a nonjudgmental, developmentally appropriate manner about the full range of pregnancy options.
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Moderna vaccine for children ages 6-17 backed by CDC

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 23, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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The vaccine gives families of school-age children a second option for protection against COVID-19.
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CDC vaccine group OKs new MMR, PCV vaccines for children

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 22, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization
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The CDC director will review ACIP's recommendations and decide whether to approve them.
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AAP updates preventive health care recommendations

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: June 21, 2022
TOPICS: Bright Futures, Cardiology, Dentistry/Oral Health, Developmental/Behavioral Issues
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Updates address risk assessment for hepatitis B virus infection, sudden cardiac arrest/death, suicide and more.
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New safe sleep recommendations can help pediatricians guide families

Rachel Y. Moon, M.D., FAAP
Published: June 21, 2022
TOPICS: Child Care, Fetus/Newborn Infant, SIDS, Sleep Medicine
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The AAP continues to emphasize placing infants on their backs in an uncluttered crib.
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CDC approves COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5; vaccinations could begin this week

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 18, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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About 20 million children under 5 can now get vaccinated.
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Latest pediatric flu death brings total to 29

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: June 17, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Vaccine/Immunization
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Seasonal influenza rates are declining overall, but three states still have high activity.
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COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 OK’d by FDA

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 15, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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The CDC's vaccine committee is discussing the vaccines June 17-18. If the CDC director approves, they could be available next week.
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Pediatricians submit testimonials on gun violence to Congress; AAP urges action on bipartisan gun safety measures

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 15, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Safety
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Pediatricians’ testimonials included heart-wrenching accounts.
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FDA recommends Moderna COVID vaccines for children ages 6-17

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 14, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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If authorized, families would have a second vaccine option for children and adolescents.
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Study: 20 minutes of daily vigorous exercise optimal for teens

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 13, 2022
TOPICS: Obesity, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness
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Authors suggested simplifying existing physical activity recommendations in light of the findings.
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CDC: 3 more children have died of flu

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 10, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Vaccine/Immunization
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Some areas of the country are still seeing increases in flu activity, which is not typical for June.
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Moderna: New bivalent COVID vaccine booster superior against omicron

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 08, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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Moderna said the goal of its bivalent booster is to address waning neutralizing antibody titers and new variants as well as to improve durability of protection.
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Board update: AAP investments to align with mission, vision, values

Anne Hegland, Editor in Chief
Published: June 03, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, COVID-19, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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The board also heard updates on COVID-19; equity, diversity and inclusion; and mental health.
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White House: COVID vaccination for children under 5 could begin June 21

Melissa Jenco, New Content Editor
Published: June 02, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization, COVID-19
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The FDA and CDC both need to sign off on the vaccines.
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