AAP News

10/29/2025

During the AAP Board of Directors’ October meeting, new AMA CEO Dr. John Whyte expressed support for strengthening Medicaid advocacy and potential collaboration with the AAP in 2026. Learn more (log-in required):

John J. Whyte, M.D., M.P.H., also told the Academy’s Board of Directors that his organization would work with the AAP on efforts to combat vaccine misinformation.

10/29/2025

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at age 22 from a rare mitochondrial disease known as POLG-related disorder that affects an estimated one in 10,000 people. Learn more about the disorder and the increased awareness around it at

POLG-related disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. The age of onset ranges from infancy to adulthood.

10/27/2025

Children ages 13-24 account for around 20% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States, but pre-exposure prophylaxis has become a strong tool to combat HIV. Learn more:

Pediatric providers can use shared decision-making with patients to determine which regimen will promote adherence while minimizing side effects. Providers also should be familiar with local consent and confidentiality laws surrounding PrEP for minors.

10/24/2025

The AAP and American Heart Association have released new and updated guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care in newborns and children. Learn more about the latest recommendations:

The AAP and American Heart Association have co-developed new and updated resuscitation and cardiovascular care guidelines for pediatric and neonatal life support. The 2025 update is the first time pediatric- and neonatal-focused CPR and ECC guidelines were developed through an equal partnership betw...

10/24/2025

Kidney stones are becoming more prevalent in pediatrics and appropriate identification of those at-risk patients is important to reduce the impact of nephrolithiasis on patients. Learn more:

With the rising prevalence of pediatric stone disease, clinicians should prioritize comprehensive evaluation, timely diagnosis, appropriate referrals and preventive counseling.

10/22/2025

Fewer clinicians reported burnout after using AI transcription and summary tools for their patient encounters. Learn more:

The use of artificial intelligence transcription and summary tools during patient encounters at two hospitals was the subject of a recent study.

10/22/2025

Peanut allergies in children ages 0-3 declined 27.2% after a 2015 study resulted in guidance recommending the introduction of peanut products in infancy among children. Learn more:

There was a 43% decrease in peanut allergies and a 36% decrease in food allergies following guidance on early introduction of peanut in 2017.

10/22/2025

At the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, AAP CEO Mark Del Monte highlighted AAP initiatives supporting pediatricians and families, including efforts to protect Medicaid, combat vaccine misinformation, and expand suicide prevention training. “Credibility isn't just about being right. Being right is necessary. But being clear and humble lets us be heard. So we will keep showing up. We will keep showing our work. We will keep naming uncertainty and inviting partnership.” Learn more at https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33557/Indispensable-AAP-logs-accomplishments-despite?searchresult=1

10/20/2025

Firearms injuries are the leading cause of death for U.S. youth since 2020, and extreme risk protection orders allow health care professionals to take direct action. Learn more about ERPOs at

Extreme risk protection orders, the product of red flag laws, are a tool pediatricians can use to take action against the top cause of death for children.

10/17/2025

20 medical organizations have filed a court brief supporting the AAP and other plaintiffs in their lawsuit against federal health officials for making unilateral, unscientific changes to COVID vaccine policy. Learn more:

The amicus brief filed by 20 medical groups stresses the safety and efficacy of COVID vaccination and calls for federal health recommendations to reflect medical evidence.

10/17/2025

Ongoing measles outbreaks, including one that led to more than 100 students in quarantine in South Carolina, highlights the highly contagious nature of this disease. Health experts report 1,596 confirmed infections in 2025 and say that number likely represents a significant undercount. Learn more at https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33565/Measles-outbreaks-continue-more-than-100-South?searchresult=1

10/17/2025

The CDC connected a cluster of illnesses involving a rare Salmonella strain in children to pet bearded dragons. Learn more about this announcement at

Most of those affected by S. Cotham infections were younger than 5 years old.