American Academy of Pediatrics Presidential Candidates
Click on the link below to view the video of the live forum on Facebook below: https://www.facebook.com/AAPNews/videos/10155543953042755/ READ MORE
New Pediatrician coming to Providence
Please welcome esteemed developmental behavioral pediatrician Dr. Siv (Sue) Fasci, coming to Providence in August. READ MORE
2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book
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... READ MORE
Only 22% Of US Moms Exclusively Breastfeed Their Infants For Six Months
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 ... READ MORE
Do not use codeine, tramadol in children: FDA
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... READ MORE
New Zika Videos for Pediatricians and Parents
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... READ MORE
