RT @AAPJournals: Effective July 1, Alex R. Kemper, MD, will assume the role of Editor in Chief of #Pediatrics, & Andrea T. Cruz, MD, will b….

RT @AAPNews: New product recalls: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of convertible cribs, baby sling carrier….

RT @AAPNews: New CDC data shows flu activity has decreased for three straight weeks, but 16 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported….

New CDC data shows flu activity has decreased for three straight weeks, but 16 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total this season to 114. Learn more about the CDC’s weekly influenza report at

RT @AAPNews: Four manufacturers are recalling thousands of gun safes in response to reports that unauthorized users, including a 6-year-old….

RT @AAPNews: A new study shows children with special health care needs have significantly worse oral health compared to those without. Lear….

RT @AAPNews: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory as several measles outbreaks have be….

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory as several measles outbreaks have been reported throughout the country. As of March 7, more than 220 cases of measles have been reported across 12 states.

New product recalls: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of convertible cribs, baby sling carriers, roller window shades, and other products. Learn more details:

RT @AAPNews: As pediatricians increasingly encounter more children with obesity, early identification of lung conditions associated with ob….

RT @AAPNews: An unvaccinated resident of New Mexico tested positive for measles after death, according to the New Mexico Department of Heal….

An unvaccinated resident of New Mexico tested positive for measles after death, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. An official cause of death is pending.

Four manufacturers are recalling thousands of gun safes in response to reports that unauthorized users, including a 6-year-old boy, were able to open the safes. Learn more about the recalls at

A new study shows children with special health care needs have significantly worse oral health compared to those without. Learn more about the study at

RT @AAPNews: Almost half of U.S. children are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Learn more about thes….

As pediatricians increasingly encounter more children with obesity, early identification of lung conditions associated with obesity is important to ensure these children get the treatment they need. Learn more at

Almost half of U.S. children are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Learn more about these vital programs in an AAP News analysis:

RT @AAPNews: New CDC data suggests this flu season is past its peak, but 12 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, brin….

New CDC data suggests this flu season is past its peak, but 12 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total this season to 98. Learn more about the CDC’s weekly influenza report at

RT @AAPNews: An unvaccinated school-age child in Texas is the first known death amid a measles outbreak that has infected more than 130 peo….