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Allergies and Infant Formula
AAP advocates for increased action from White House, Congress on infant formula shortage
May 20, 2022
The AAP sent 2 letters to federal officials urging for immediate action to increase the supply of safe formula in the United States.
Must-read news from the week of May 16
May 20, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
House of Representatives democrats propose $28 million aid bill for infant formula shortage
May 19, 2022
The proposed aid bill would give the FDA funds to increase staff and prepare for future infant formula shortages.
FDA implements increased flexibilities for foreign importation of infant formula
May 18, 2022
This week, the agency announced it is encouraging importation of infant formula from usually unutilized foreign means in hopes of increasing access to the product in the wake of the country-wide shortage.
What to know about the infant formula shortage
May 13, 2022
Parents are on edge as the formula shortage worsens across the United States. Pediatricians, the AAP, and White House advise on available options.
How climate change is making your patients sick, and what you can do about it.
May 07, 2022
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, 4 health care professionals spoke of disease states in both women and children caused by climate change, and what HCPs can do to mitigate this crisis.
The latest news on food allergies in children
November 19, 2021
A look at what pediatricians need to know right now about food allergies, including the latest allergen to watch out for.
Neonatal feeding in practice: Nutrition principles for babies with a history of intestinal injury or resection
October 15, 2021
A history of intestinal injury can create some feeding challenges for infants. Here are some of the causes, feeding guidelines, and approaches to feeding difficulties to use in practice.
Discussing formula options with parents who are vegan
October 13, 2021
Using vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian formulas isn't as easy as an adult choosing to have such a diet and making that choice for an infant can carry consequences.
Imported and homemade formulas rising in popularity, causing concern
October 12, 2021
Parents may be turning to formula made in the home or imported from Europe to help with their child's food allergies, but there are a number of concerns.