Guidelines

May 02, 2022

Race in medical diagnosis and treatment has a centuries-old history of mistreatment, which still peeks through in today’s medical environment. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to eliminate the use of race-based medicine with its new policy statement.

October 20, 2021

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics help guide families on how to manage and move on from trauma.

September 02, 2021

New guidelines can aid clinicians in diagnosing infants who have fever, but no other symptoms.

August 06, 2021

New Jersey becomes 1 of the first states to mandate wearing masks for public schools this fall.

July 29, 2021

A guideline update from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers help to clinicians in guiding children and teenagers with disabilities through sexual development.

March 25, 2021

Summer camp is a source of fun, socialization, and memories for many children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has offered information for families, clinicians, and camp staff to ensure safe attendance as the pandemic continues.

March 22, 2021

Social media can be a powerful tool for patient education and advocacy, but it can also lead to risky behavior and damage a professional reputation. New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers insight on how to ethically use it.

March 08, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance for masking, social distancing, hand hygiene, and other infection control measures for people who are fully vaccinated for coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19).

February 04, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued initial guidance for COVID-19 vaccination in pediatrics.

January 26, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidance on continuing obesity management during the current pandemic.