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Leadership Conference: Top resolution calls for support of pediatricians experiencing stress, public attacks

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 07, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Supporting pediatricians who are experiencing stress, threats of violence and/or public attacks with expedited assistance was chosen as the No. 1 resolution by attendees at the 2022 AAP Leadership Conference.
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Health Alerts: Medications, plush ducks, baby activity walkers, and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety
Abstract
Health officials have announced the recall of several items that may be harmful to children.
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FYI: Healthy Schools Roadmap, COVID vaccine toolkit, developmental surveillance resources, and more

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 01, 2022
TOPICS: Hematology/Oncology, International Child Health, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, School Health, Telehealth Care, Preventive Medicine, COVID-19
Abstract
Healthy Schools Roadmap, COVID vaccine toolkit, developmental surveillance resources, and more
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Health Alerts: Activity tables, children’s clothing, hoverboards and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Federal officials have recalled products that may be harmful to children.
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Study: Melatonin ingestions in children spiked 530% over past decade

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 02, 2022
TOPICS: Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Pharmacology, Sleep Medicine
Abstract
The biggest spike came at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Follow safety advice when preparing meats for young children

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Nutrition, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety
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The American Academy of Pediatrics offers advice on when babies can start eating solid foods and how to prepare food so children don’t choke.
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Health Alerts: Wooden toys, stack chairs, children’s pajamas and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
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Ban on crib bumpers, inclined sleepers nears final approval

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: May 04, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Federal Policy, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety, Sleep Medicine
Abstract
Crib bumpers and inclined sleepers have been linked to dozens of infant deaths.
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FYI: Dietary guidelines, EMS toolkit, new AAP journal, and more

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
Dietary guidelines, EMS toolkit, new AAP journal, and more
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AAP keeps beating drum on need to address gun violence crisis

AAP President Moira A. Szilagyi, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Firearms, Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
The AAP has developed new tools to help pediatricians counsel families on how to prevent unintended access to weapons.
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Keep edible marijuana products out of children’s reach

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety, Substance Abuse
Abstract
Edibles may look like foods children eat, such as brownies, cookies, gummy candies, lollipops, cupcakes and chocolate bars.
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Health Alerts: ATV, children’s socks, wooden teethers and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
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Federal officials have recalled products that may be harmful to children.
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AAP, medical community speak out to protect transgender youths

Devin Mazziotti, Washington Correspondent
Published: April 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Advocacy, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
AAP advocacy efforts also include safeguarding youths’ digital privacy.
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FYI: E-cigarette resources, health equity resources, support for pregnant patients

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Home, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Smoking, Teen Pregnancy
Abstract
E-cigarette resources, health equity resources, support for pregnant patients
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Health Alerts: Pacifiers, bikes, sleepwear and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Federal officials have recalled products that may be harmful to children.
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We are safe harbors for children, parents, each other

AAP President Moira A. Szilagyi, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Home, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
In our respectful and attuned conversations, we plant the seeds of change.
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Codeine still prescribed to children despite contraindications

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Pharmacology, Public Health, Respiratory Tract
Abstract
Ultrarapid metabolizers of codeine can produce enough morphine to cause respiratory depression and death.
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Study: 46% of children’s hospital patients who ingested magnets needed endoscopy and/or surgery

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 03, 2022
TOPICS: Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
The magnets can cause serious damage to internal organs.
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Health Alerts: Bunk beds, children’s robes, infant bath seats and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Federal officials have recalled products that may be harmful to children.
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What to do if hand sanitizer gets in your child’s eyes

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: January 02, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Safety, COVID-19
Abstract
Using hand sanitizer is a good way to lower the risk of getting the flu, COVID-19 and the common cold.
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