
American Academy of Pediatrics
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We are currently monitoring the weather conditions for Tropical Storm Helene. All AAP National Conference events are currently taking place as scheduled and we will provide updates as the situation evolves. If you have any questions, call 866-843-2271 or email [email protected].


Drs. Moreno & Radesky (co-directors of American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health) = #goals! Grateful for their leadership & expertise to address Social Media and Youth Mental Health! #AAP2024 aap.org/socialmedia

Speakers Claudia Aristy and Perri Klass, M.D., FAAP, discussed the importance of reading at a young age. They also announced an AAP policy statement on how pediatricians can promote literacy development at health supervision visits AAP National Conference & Exhibition #AAP2024 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3ā¦

A new American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guideline will help pediatricians safely treat acute pain with opioid medications in outpatient settings while avoiding unintended consequences. bit.ly/3zHD0kj.

What are TikTokās privacy settings? Can parents control what advertising their children see on Facebook? A new tool from the AAP that debuted at AAP National Conference & Exhibition answers questions like these. #AAP2024 bit.ly/3ZOSKwF

Ohhhh yesss I found our President of the American Academy of Pediatrics Dr Hoffman defending our community #aap2024 #nce2024 #socialpedia



The @AAPexperieNCE delivers time & time again! Leaving #AAP2024 with even more inspiration & motivation to speak up & care for kids & families. Thank you to the amazing pediatricians & dedicated American Academy of Pediatrics staff who make it happen & help advance child health! #VoteKids


Today, AAP President Susan Kressly presented the Excellence in Public Service Awards to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for their leadership advancing child health priorities.



In an interview with the The Associated Press, AAP President Dr. Susan Kressly said vaccination policy should focus on eliminating barriers instead of adding to it. Read the article at apnews.com/article/vaccinā¦



