Michigan Chapter American Academy Of Pediatrics

11/21/2025

“We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations,” said AAP President Susan J. Kressly, M.D., FAAP. “The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website to include false claims linking vaccines and autism, prompting a swift rebuke from the AAP and other medical experts.

11/19/2025

The good news: Early analysis shows that this season’s flu shots offer some protection against being hospitalized with this variant, especially for kids.

The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called subclade K that’s behind early surges in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.

11/18/2025

“Getting your flu vaccine is really helpful in reducing your risk of hospitalization and death,” Dr. Cameron McKenney from Western Michigan Pediatrics said.

A West Michigan pediatrician said getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against the flu.

11/13/2025

All ByHeart infant formula recalled amid botulism outbreak; FDA says families should stop using, save packages for possible testing

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11/12/2025

Michigan minors would be prohibited from buying supplements for diet and muscle growth under a new bill in the state House.

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11/11/2025

Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, international health experts said Monday, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.

International health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America.

11/10/2025

One in seven children living in households receiving federal food assistance still was affected by food insecurity, a new study found.

One in seven children continued to face food insecurity despite being enrolled in federal assistance programs, according to a new study published in Pediatrics.

10/30/2025

The AAP has released a call to action regarding SNAP benefits.

SNAP is a children's health program. In fact, SNAP helps to feed about 16 million children - making up about 40% of the program's participants. Studies show that SNAP participation reduces food insecurity by as much as 30 percent and is even more effective among children and those facing very low food security.

The Academy has been advocating with Congress and the Administration and working closely with its state chapters to push for continued SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

Now is the time for lawmakers to hear from you. Tell your lawmakers why SNAP is vital to children in your state, and that benefits must be provided in November. AAP members can find talking points on AAP's website after logging in.

Find your members of Congress and ways to contact them here: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

10/30/2025

"This further builds the case that cannabis use in adolescence adversely affects the [health] trajectories of those who use it," says psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Sultan at Columbia University, who wasn't involved in the new research.

Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

10/28/2025

Schein said flu deaths among children used to be quite low, averaging about 50 deaths per year in the United States. But by the end of the 2023 flu season, there were 210 deaths, and Schein said the number continues to climb.

Health experts urge parents to consult doctors as conflicting information creates uncertainty

10/27/2025

Register now to attend the MIAAP event Fostering Healthy Digital Habits on November 8th in Lansing. Parents and Pediatricians welcome!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fostering-healthy-digital-habits-a-roundtable-discussion-with-pediatricians-parents-and-law-enforcement

10/25/2025

🚨 Phishing Alert for MIAAP Members 🚨

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