Parents want to do what’s best for their children, making informed decisions so that their kids can grow up happy, healthy and safe. Pediatricians share this goal, and they have devoted their careers to guiding parents and families, serving as a partner at every stage of a child's life.

With measles cases rising, it’s crucial to ensure kids are up to date on their MMR shots. Pediatricians are always ready to talk with parents about the MMR vaccine if they have any questions. www.healthychildren.org/english/safe...

The pacing of childhood vaccines is based on the times when vaccines will work best with a child’s immune system. To learn more about receiving multiple vaccines in one doctor’s visit, visit our website or have a conversation with your pediatrician. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Peanut allergies in children ages 0-3 declined 27.2% after a 2015 study resulted in guidance recommending the introduction of peanut products in infancy among children. More from Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez in the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/w...

The definition of autism has broadened and awareness of the condition has risen. This combined with an increase in screenings have contributed to an increase in the number of children diagnosed. Read what doctors are saying about the increase in autism diagnoses. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

A new poll by the Washington Post and KFF reveals that most parents trust their pediatrician when it comes to information about vaccines. Read Dr. Nola Ernest's experiences in the Washington Post's latest piece: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

New decisions regarding pediatric COVID vaccines are creating obstacles for parents across the county seeking vaccinations for their children. The @nytimes.com shares stories from parents struggling to access these vaccines. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/w...

Currently, millions of children are unable to access COVID-19 vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, a program that provides free vaccines to families that are unable to afford them. Read the full story in AAP News. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

Recent news has created unnecessary confusion for parents about vaccine schedules, but pediatricians are here to help provide some clarity. More from Dr. Ari Brown on the dangers of skipping or delaying childhood vaccines. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Decades of research have proven that acetaminophen is safe for children when taken correctly and under the guidance of a child’s pediatrician. Learn more. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

A baby’s immune system is ready for the hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they are born, and giving newborns the first dose vaccine within 24 hours of birth (with additional doses at 1-2 months and 6-18 months) remains the best protection against serious health problems like liver disease and cancer.

Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a dangerous message to parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Today’s ACIP meeting promoted false claims and misguided information about vaccines. AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations. bit.ly/4puP4uf

Congratulations to Dr. Terri McFadden for being voted AAP president-elect. Dr. McFadden will serve as the AAP president in 2027 and will follow Dr. Andrew Racine, who will serve as president in 2026.

The release of today’s Make Our Children Healthy Again report reminds us that improving the health of children is complex and requires coordinated support at local, state and federal levels. Read our full statement: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

In her latest op-ed for @usnews.com, AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly discusses how HHS’ decisions on vaccines - along with recent CDC firings - are putting our children’s health at risk. Read more: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...

Voting is now open for the 2027 AAP President and other district leadership positions. This year’s candidates for the 2027 AAP President are Dr. Terri McFadden and Dr. Marsha Spitzer. Members should vote online at www.aap.org/en/members/h.... Voting closes September 17th.

Today, Governor DeSantis shared his plans to end vaccine requirements in the state of Florida. We are concerned that today's announcement will put children in Florida public schools at higher risk for getting sick and have ripple effects across their community. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

The firing of the CDC’s director and subsequent resignations of CDC officials will have a direct impact on children’s health. AAP will continue to serve as a trusted partner for pediatricians and parents, sharing scientific recommendations that put the health and wellbeing of children first.

(1/3) Pediatric health care and strong public health agencies are two planks in the foundation of children’s health and wellbeing. CDC has long been a leading resource for research and evidence-backed recommendations on how to keep children healthy.

Today’s proposed decision by HHS to limit the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for children and teens is deeply troubling as we enter a new respiratory virus season. Read our full statement from Dr. Susan J. Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

AAP’s latest immunization schedule is rooted in pediatric science and clinical care, and includes recommendations that will help children build the strongest immune defense against respiratory illnesses, like the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Learn more by visiting our website. www.aap.org

Pediatricians and parents should be prepared for a possible new wave of pertussis (or whooping cough) this fall. The infection is highly contagious and can be dangerous for infants, making it hard for them to breathe. Learn more in a new piece by AAP News: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

AAP's immunization recommendations are based only in the science, the needs of children, and the care that pediatricians have for the children in every community. If you have any questions about our recommended schedule, reach out to your pediatrician. aao.org

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

The countdown to the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition is on! We’ve launched an official LinkedIn page just for #AAP2025 at www.linkedin.com/company/aapn.... Follow along for the latest updates as we get closer to Denver. We’re taking it to new heights— Mile-High style!

The AAP has always been a leading voice in vaccine recommendations. We will continue to publish our own immunization schedule and make science-backed recommendations that pediatricians and families have trusted for decades. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

The CDC just released their latest data on kindergarten vaccination rates. Fortunately, most parents vaccinate their children. Every parent, policymaker, and public health leader in the country should be coming together to increase access to vaccines. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

The administration continues to erode confidence in childhood vaccination designed to keep kids safe and healthy. The AAP will continue to ensure that parents and pediatricians have access to accurate information around vaccinations that protect kids. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

A healthy school environment is key for all children to learn and grow. Childhood vaccinations protect your kids and keep them in school and ensure our youth remain healthy for years to come. Learn more. publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...

In child development, timing matters when it comes to immunization. Just like kids have developmental stages, their immune systems have stages, too, and vaccines work best when their bodies are ready to respond. Learn more. www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

Shaken baby syndrome is a difficult topic to discuss, but is unfortunately a real and devastating threat to children's safety and health. Yet, what is often argued in court doesn’t tell the whole story. Read the full piece in @sciencenews.bsky.social: www.sciencenews.org/article/shak...

The measles virus is one of the most contagious and infectious diseases known. As cases rise, vaccinating your children is the most effective way to keep them safe. Learn more about how you can protect your children and community. www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

Pediatricians do not profit off vaccines. In fact, most pediatricians either break even or even lose money when they offer vaccines. Misleading parents about doctors' motivations puts children's health at risk and sows distrust in lifesaving vaccinations. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/w...

Behind every dedicated pediatrician, the AAP stands strong, ensuring that every child has the healthiest, brightest future possible. As the AAP marks its 95th anniversary, its 67,000 members remain as committed to this mission as ever. tinyurl.com/mubevt7x

Vaccines "are one of the best tools we have to protect children's health," says AAP President Susan Kressly. Watch the full conversation to hear why progress in vaccine policy is at risk and how the AAP is taking action. www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

Measles cases are rising, and doctors across the country are urging parents to protect their kids through immunization. Dr. Adam J. Ratner discusses why vaccines are key to community immunity and preventing the spread of this highly contagious disease. www.cbsnews.com/video/doctor...

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation has confirmed at least 1,283 measles cases in the US so far this year, the highest number recorded in over three decades. Children must remain up to date on their MMR vaccinations to stay protected. www.youtube.com/shorts/tWq5O...

The American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to stand with leading public health organizations by taking legal action to protect the integrity of our immunization system to defend science, evidence-based medicine, and the policies that keep children safe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DODV...

Children’s lives have been lost in the devastating floods sweeping through Texas. Each child’s death is a life cut short, a family forever changed, a community in mourning, and a future taken too soon. We must all come together to support families in their grieving and communities in their recovery.

The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress threatens children’s health – making sweeping cuts to programs children and families rely on. Learn more from AAP News at publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

Recent measles outbreaks have many families concerned. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated so they can develop, learn, and thrive. www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

The Senate just passed a budget bill that would gut Medicaid and SNAP — programs millions of kids rely on for care and nutrition. Cuts this big threaten every child’s health. Pediatricians urge the House to reject this bill and protect kids’ care. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Medicaid cuts don’t just affect some—they affect us all. It means fewer kids get vaccines, fewer parents get mental health care, fewer women get prenatal visits, & more face medical debt. Last night, we joined @aafp.org @acog.org @acpimphysicians.bsky.social in urging Congress: protect Medicaid.

The American Academy of Pediatrics joined fellow medical leaders in a new op-ed in @statnews.com with a clear, urgent message: Vaccines work—and they save lives. www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...

This week's ACIP meeting was full of the same intentionally misleading fearmongering that causes vaccine hesitancy. Children and families deserve better — public health information grounded in science.

Thimerosal is a preservative found in some flu vaccines. False information and faulty “science” about thimerosal are frequently used to mislead parents in an attempt to scare them out of vaccinating their children. Here’s the truth: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

An update from Dr. Sean O’Leary on this morning’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting:

Hepatitis B can be passed from parent to baby at birth - and when that happens, the consequences can be deadly. It is unscientific and dangerous to intentionally ignore the success of U.S. vaccination programs or argue that the U.S. should not vaccinate babies for hepatitis B at birth.

Today's ACIP meeting is usually a time where experts come together to inform the future of vaccines. That is not what today will be. That is not what we can stand behind. The AAP will continue to recommend its own childhood vaccine schedule -- just as we have since the 1930s