Welcome to the American Academy of Pediatrics news room. You'll find news releases, child health and safety tips, news features, PSAs, links to AAP policies and research about child health issues. Contact us if you'd like to interview a pediatrician with expertise in a particular area of medicine.

CURRENT NEWS RELEASES AND STUDIES

	American Academy of Pediatrics Elects a New Leader (October 2008)
	AAP Policy Statement Outlines School Disaster Planning (October 2008)
	AAP Report Discourages Nontraditional Pet Ownership in Homes with Young Children (October 2008)
	Adolescent Immunization Rates Lag Behind (October 2008)
	Physician Information, Assurances Ease Parental Vaccine Concerns (October 2008)
	Pediatric Drug Samples: Concerns Over Distribution, Safety (October 2008)
	Child Care Provider Training Reduces SIDS Deaths (October 2008)
	Microwave Liquids Pose Burn Risks for Young Children (October 2008)
	Influenza Co-infections Rise in Pediatric Patients (October 2008)
	Federal Study Provides Comprehensive Overview of U.S. Infant Feeding Practices (October 2008)
	Pediatric Academic Societies Release 2008 National Child Agenda (October 2008)
	October Media Mailing

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