Vision issues after concussion deserve attention due to the substantial negative impact they can have on a child’s functioning in school and activities.

The number of students with special health care needs and chronic medical conditions is increasing.

Authors suggested simplifying existing physical activity recommendations in light of the findings.

Pediatricians can advocate for safe participation in youth sports during the COVID-19 pandemic to undermine the mental health emergency.

COVID-19 transmission in schools is low when they use layers of protection.

Children with disabilities have reduced participation rates, lower fitness levels and a higher prevalence of obesity than their peers.

Gymnast Simone Biles shared how it felt to make the decision and withdraw from competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo for the sake of her health and safety during Saturday’s plenary.

Guidance supports pediatricians when clearing children and adolescents to return to physical activity after COVID-19 infection.

The AAP is recommending that pediatricians ask patients during sports exams if they have had the COVID-19 vaccine or SARS-CoV-2 infection. Updated preparticipation history and physical exam forms now have a section for COVID-19 information. The AAP and several groups are urging vaccination of eligible athletes.

More than 56,000 children went to the emergency department for golf cart injuries from 2007 to 2017.

Protective measures include vaccines, face masks for everyone who is not fully vaccinated and 3 feet of space between students in classrooms.

Find answers to the latest questions on return to sports and physical activity in updated AAP interim guidance.

Find out when you could lose Good Samaritan protections, situations that might not be covered by malpractice insurance and more.

The AAP is providing updated guidance to help children reap the benefits of summer camps while lowering their risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2.

Just as children need to return to physical activity gradually to avoid overuse injuries after being inactive due to the pandemic, they also need a gradual return to learning, according to experts at a virtual AAP town hall meeting.

Pediatricians testifying against legislation say it is based on myths and misinformation about transgender children and adolescents and a misunderstanding about medical and surgical aspects of gender-affirmative care.

Updated AAP interim guidance explains when and how youths with COVID-19 can resume physical activity and sports. It also has new information on the use of masks and other ways to mitigate the risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 during physical activity.

A preparticipation physical exam that includes history of COVID-19 infection and symptoms can be done prior to return to sports and physical education class.

Guidelines have been issued on returning to sports and school after concussion, but no evidence-based recommendations are available on when adolescents should resume driving.

The AAP’s updated guidance also provides more details on a gradual return to sports for athletes recovering from COVID-19.