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AAP Journals@AAPJournals · May 6

Effective July 1, Alex R. Kemper, MD, will assume the role of Editor in Chief of #Pediatrics, & Andrea T. Cruz, MD, will become the Deputy Editor of Pediatrics. Learn about how the journal continues its dedication to children's health in @AAPNews: bit.ly/4iOqdv

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 7

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: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 11

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 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly flu report also noted no new cases of bird flu in the U.S.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 6

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 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

AAPNews's tweet card. Four manufacturers have recalled 120,000 gun safes due to the biometric safety feature failing. A 6-year-old boy was able to open a safe, but no injuries were reported.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 5

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 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. Children with special health care needs had significantly worse oral health than children without over a seven-year period, and such children also were more negatively impacted by the pandemic.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 7

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. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. 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...

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 4

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 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. As pediatricians increasingly encounter children with obesity, early identification of lung conditions associated with obesity is important to ensure patients get the treatment they need.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 6

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. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. 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.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Mar 3

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: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. In 26 states, at least half of children are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

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AAP News@AAPNews · Feb 28

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 publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

AAPNews's tweet card. Hospital visits, outpatient visits and positive flu tests reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all decreased over the past two consecutive weeks but remain elevated in what is...

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AAP News@AAPNews · Feb 26

An unvaccinated school-age child in Texas is the first known death amid a measles outbreak that has infected more than 130 people across two states. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/3…

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