Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

11/07/2025

All vaccines contain antigens that help the body create the immune response needed to protect against an infection. What’s more, kids are exposed to up to 6,000 naturally occurring antigens each day, just by going to places like the playground.

If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations for your child, talk with your pediatrician or visit the American Academy of Pediatrics’ website.

11/06/2025

How many kids rely on SNAP in YOUR district? Check out this interactive map and see, and then reach out to your legislators and ask them to take action!

🚨 UPDATE!

Check out MCA’s new interactive map to see how many children in each Maine House District rely on SNAP benefits 🍎🥕

📧Easily connect with your State Representative using the email links included! Contact them and make sure they know that their constituents are struggling with hunger this month due to the cuts in SNAP funding for November.⬇️

https://www.mainechildrensalliance.org/blogs/snap-action-alert-kQc5

11/06/2025

CoverME.gov is your one-stop shop to compare quality health insurance plans, find savings, and get real support from people who understand your situation and your options. Enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1. Final deadline to enroll is January 15 for coverage starting February 1.

11/05/2025

Wondering how you can help support patients and their families while SNAP/WIC benefits are being withheld? Check out this post, then check out this helpful links:

Maine food bank locator: https://www.gsfb.org/food-map/
School Meals for ALL: https://www.fullplates.org/school-meals-for-all
Emergency Maine Harvest Bucks Available: https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/emergency-maine-harvest-bucks-available/
AAP resources: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/food-insecurity/food-insecurity-professional-tools-and-resources/

11/04/2025

Today is Election Day! Children’s health is on your ballot - make sure you get out and vote. For information about voting in Maine, visit https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/information-about-voting

11/03/2025

Millions of families rely on SNAP to put food on the table. USDA has the authority to make sure November SNAP benefits go out — there’s no reason families should go hungry. It’s time for action.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!! Have a safe, fun and spooky halloween with these tips! More at https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/halloween-safety-tips-costumes-candy-and-colored-contact-lenses

10/30/2025

“Since he started offering silver diamine fluoride treatment last fall, Youth and his colleague Dr. Laura Blaisdell have treated more than 70 patients at the Pediatric Residency Clinic at Maine Medical Center. They have also taught pediatric residents in training on the application of silver diamine fluoride.”

Read the full article featuring Drs. Youth and Blaisdell here:

More pediatricians have begun using a topical solution made of silver and fluoride to treat their patients’ cavities.

10/29/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ vaccination schedule recommends specific pacing and combinations of vaccinations when your child’s body is ready to learn and respond best. These vaccines are thoroughly tested and help build children's immunity against many different illnesses. More info here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Multiple-Vaccinations-at-One-Time.aspx

10/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s School Health Summit, in partnership with the Maine DOE and Maine Association of School Nurses. It was an action packed day, full of engaging presentations and connections with colleagues!

10/24/2025

As you prepare to have a spooky and safe halloween, make sure to check out these safety tips on costumes, trick-or-treating, and more:

​Costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treat tips and more! ​Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.

10/22/2025

Today is Medication Safe Storage and Disposal Day of Action! Help spread the word to parents and caregivers about the importance of safe medication storage and disposal by sharing these graphics.