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Vaccines: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

July 10, 2017
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American Academy of Pediatrics Presidential Candidates

July 10, 2017
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Click on the link below to view the video of the live forum on Facebook below: https://www.facebook.com/AAPNews/videos/10155543953042755/
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New Pediatrician coming to Providence

June 22, 2017
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Please welcome esteemed developmental behavioral pediatrician Dr. Siv (Sue) Fasci, coming to Providence in August.
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2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book

June 13, 2017
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In this year’s report, New Hampshire ranked first among states for overall child well-being, moving up one from 2016. Massachusetts and Vermont filled out the top three. Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi were the three lowest-ranked states. Visit the Website >> ORDER...
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Only 22% Of US Moms Exclusively Breastfeed Their Infants For Six Months

May 30, 2017
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USA Today (5/26) reported that approximately 81% of US mothers “reported breastfeeding at some point, CDC data” indicate, “but that number drastically decreases to about 22% when looking at exclusive breastfeeding for six months, recommended by the American Academy ...
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Do not use codeine, tramadol in children: FDA

April 20, 2017
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Codeine and tramadol should not be used to treat pain or cough in children younger than 12 years as they could be fatal, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday. The FDA unveiled several changes to the labels of the medications to protect children, adolescents and...
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New Zika Videos for Pediatricians and Parents

April 19, 2017
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Disaster Preparedness Advisory Council (DPAC), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recently released two videos, “Zika: Ten Tips for Pediatricians Supporting Families” and...
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Safe Storage and Disposal of Opioids

April 19, 2017
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AAP Quality Connections: Spring 2017 Issue

April 10, 2017
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In the News

  • A Message from AAP President Dr. Sally Goza
  • Subspecialty Day of Action on Tuesday, October 9
  • JUULing: What Pediatricians and Families Need to Know
  • Children’s Health Care Coverage Fact Sheets
  • AAP, ACOG Presidents Urge US To Protect, Promote, Support Breast-Feeding.

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