Smoking during pregnancy associated with smaller brain volume in child
Smoking tobacco should cease during pregnancy, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association.
AAP announces revisions to clinical guidelines for hyperbilirubinemia treatment in infants
Hyperbilirubinemia can lead to brain complications in rare instances, which the guidelines work to prevent.
Amid decline in immunizations, AAP urges parents to keep up to date with child vaccinations
As immunization rates fall in children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a checkup with physicians.
Managed care plans for children should follow guiding principles to be most efficient
Health care is more effective when developed to support specific needs of children.
COVID-19 vaccination recommended for US children 5 to 11 years, despite adverse events
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children aged 5 to 11 receive the BNT-162b2 vaccination.