American Academy of Pediatrics.
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- Reports this week
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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Colorado state agency calculates pediatric care shortages, leading the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend specific visit schedules.Some support1 report
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Trump's policy opposes the public health recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians jointly issued guidelines for patient populations, which are influenced by FDA approvals.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians jointly recommend COVID vaccinations.Some support1 report
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians endorsed ACOG's new guidance.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Three major professional organizations—the APA, APPsyA, and AAP—have released statements regarding how medicine should respond to ideological influences.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association declared gun violence a national public health crisis and will examine challenges to state bans.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that U.S. schools employ full-time nurses.Some support1 report
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A presidential event required agency coordination, alongside U.S. airstrikes against Iran and differing policy recommendations.Well supported3 reports
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Pediatric group issues policy statement on raw dairy while ProPublica reports on raw milk fascination.Some support2 reports
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Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and Jeanne Marrazzo's group recommend flu vaccination for children.Some support1 report
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Lawsuits and rulings challenge vaccine advisory panel recommendations and quorum, involving Donald Trump and the American Academy of Pediatrics.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded his probe into the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is now facing lawsuits from the Trump administration regarding policy challenges.Some support3 reports
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The IRS issued a rule targeting immigrant families, prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics and PIF to criticize the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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Medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, challenged vaccine policy changes as the administration sought an expedited appeal of a court ruling.Well supported47 reports2 developments inside
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discussed the scale and origin of a COVID-19 outbreak in Texas.Some support1 report
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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Academy of Pediatrics are influencing recommendations regarding Vitamin A use.Some support1 report
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and CDC formed to provide clear vaccine guidance as government advice remains in flux.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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FDA approved new COVID booster vaccines, with major medical groups like AAP and AMA offering support and facing political pressure regarding their guidance.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Observes healthcare access issues in immigrant communities in Maryland.Some support2 reports
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AAP and Pennsylvania health agencies are following CDC guidance and recommendations from AAP and AAFP.Some support1 report
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Declining vaccination rates among kindergarten students in Missouri, with commentary from the American Academy of Pediatrics.Some support1 report
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The Virginia Department of Health is maintaining its operational schedules despite the executive order and encourages adherence to guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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In Virginia, the Department of Health is issuing public health releases recommending vaccinations based on guidelines from both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians.Some support1 report
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists are utilizing guidance related to immunization schedules since January 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Maine chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is active, with leadership present, as a CDC report details measles cases found in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry call for shared responsibility regarding medical practice standards.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An executive order is causing a clash with the consensus of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding state immunization program standards in Illinois.Some support1 report
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AAP president addressed concerns regarding state policy in Alabama.Some support1 report
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Delaware supports guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, while an executive order advises states on vaccine requirements.Some support1 report
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Executive order affects federal guidance in Minnesota, requiring adherence to recommendations set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Some support1 report
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An executive order calls for breaking up the combined MMR shot, while an expert group contradicts agency guidance on vaccination.Some support3 reports
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Pediatrician John Kelley confirms his practice adheres to the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule.Some support1 report
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Governors in multiple states advocate for the American Academy of Pediatrics to address education gaps and influence national standards.Some support2 reports
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Pediatrician warns about air quality and ozone pollution in Las Vegas, citing data center growth.Some support1 report
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AAP President Andrew D. Racine calls for major changes to U.S. children's vaccination schedule.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump issued an executive order regarding the childhood vaccine schedule, while a judge ruled on the pied-à-terre tax in New York City.Some support2 reports
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Governor Tina Kotek followed the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding childhood shots on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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An executive order calls for cuts to recommended vaccinations, while the New Mexico Department of Health recommends using the AAP's immunization schedule.Well supported3 reports
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Trump's order is facing pushback from both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, alongside criticism from Bill Cassidy.Some support4 reports
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Policy changes caused by HHS are leading to AAP expressing uncertainty about its protocols.Some support1 report1 development inside
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HHS pushes agency to conduct comparative studies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Medical experts from Columbia University and the CDC addressed youth caffeine consumption and associated heart health issues.Well supported3 reports
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District officials cited research on adolescent sleep in Charleston County.Some support1 report
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NECPA standards are built upon frameworks established by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Some support1 report
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A federal schedule was modeled largely on metrics derived from Denmark.Some support1 report
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AAP recommendations are influenced by HHS policy changes amid allegations of financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry.Some support3 reports
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DHS expanded immigration policies during Trump's first term, coinciding with a warning from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding health service access in the US.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Child health risks from THC exposure and issues with unlicensed businesses were reported in New York City.Some support1 report
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Bill Clinton appointed Matthew F. Kennelly to the bench. AAP sought an injunction from Judge Kennelly, while James Uthmeier sued AAP over alleged deceptive practices.Some support1 report
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the layoff of Tessa Clemens and her staff on July 9th, despite her concurrent involvement in drowning prevention guidance with the American Academy of Pediatrics.Some support1 report
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Guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics is now established as the clinical standard of care for Medicare patients.Some support1 report
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Research involving Virginia Tech and Pulaski County High School is being published regarding learning methods and technology use in children.Some support1 report
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Andrea Shaw faces murder charges in Payette County and accuses the American Academy of Pediatrics of defrauding families on vaccines.Some support4 reports
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Lawsuit accuses the American Academy of Pediatrics of defrauding families about vaccine safety.Well supported5 reports
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association discussed guidelines regarding screen time use.Some support6 reports
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AAP protocols reflect major neonatal treatment across US, informed by WHO data on newborn death statistics.Some support2 reports
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Rising drowning deaths necessitate updated safety guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.Well supported4 reports
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and Harvard Graduate School of Education have jointly stated their support for the benefits of early reading.Some support1 report
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and related bodies urged against a problematic state directive requiring the reporting of children to the immigration division.Some support1 report
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Around American Academy of Pediatrics this week
News at the entities that move American Academy of Pediatrics most-
Donald Trump OperationalEducation Secretary Linda McMahon plans a tour of Arizona, Tennessee, and Nevada to promote Trump administration's education policy.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OperationalPresident instructs HHS to set up a Women's Health Division, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads a new White House task force.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
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Florida OperationalA dumping ship in the Gulf of Mexico creates a new marine habitat, while Midwest weather brings snow showers.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
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Department of Health & Human Services OperationalFederal policy restricts the state of Michigan's ability to use health funds managed by the Department of Health & Human Services.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OperationalCDC identifies substantial measles outbreaks in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Guatemala.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
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North Carolina OperationalJosh Stein attempted an appointment to the state government in North Carolina.Moves American Academy of Pediatrics
Connections
The 40 strongest of 132, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Trump's policies and executive orders are in direct, active conflict with the professional public health recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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American Academy of Family Physicians Operational
The two organizations actively coordinate by jointly issuing and aligning professional guidelines and recommendations for patient populations.
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American Medical Association Operational
The organizations actively collaborate, forming coalitions and sharing consensus to issue joint medical guidelines and recommendations.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Operational
RFK Jr. actively challenges and influences the AAP's professional guidance and policy stances through public advocacy and opposing views.
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Department of Health & Human Services Operational
HHS and AAP are engaged in active policy conflict, with the government agency setting standards that the medical body challenges.
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Andrew D. Racine Structural
Andrew D. Racine serves as the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Minnesota Structural
Minnesota state law mandates adherence to recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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John Kelley Structural
John Kelley's practice adheres to the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Operational
The AAP provides expert advice on public health issues, which the CDC considers but frequently clashes with or overrides in its agency recommendations.
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Illinois Structural
Illinois formally adopts and follows the guidelines and recommendations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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North Carolina Operational
North Carolina's government actively seeks and advocates for guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on public health and education policies.
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David Higgins Structural
David Higgins serves as the president of the organization's chapter in Colorado.
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James Campbell Structural
James Campbell holds a formal professional capacity as a doctor and expert affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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California Structural
California formally adopts and adheres to the vaccination schedules and guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Virginia Department of Health Structural
The Virginia Department of Health bases its recommendations and actions on guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Florida Operational
The American Academy of Pediatrics maintains a local chapter in Florida and actively engages in policy debate and commentary regarding state health mandates.
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Children's Health Defense Operational
The organizations are engaged in active conflict through vaccine safety litigation and challenges to professional authority.
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Maryland Operational
Maryland state leadership actively seeks and adopts policy guidelines and guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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FDA Operational
The American Academy of Pediatrics actively critiques and influences FDA policy and sets independent medical recommendations.
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University of Minnesota Operational
U of Minnesota provides expert analysis and initiatives that support and interact with the public health recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Pennsylvania Operational
AAP provides expert guidance on vaccine safety that is adopted by Pennsylvania health agencies and regulations.
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Federal Trade Commission Structural
The Federal Trade Commission is formally investigating the guidelines and practices of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Rhode Island Structural
Rhode Island state leadership relies on the American Academy of Pediatrics for guidance on public health and education policy.
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DTAP Structural
The American Academy of Pediatrics formally recommends DTaP as a safe and effective childhood vaccine.
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Florida Department of Health Operational
The professional medical body actively opposes the policies and rules established by the state health agency.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Structural
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment follows guidance and standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Illinois Department of Public Health Structural
The Illinois Department of Public Health formally follows and endorses the guidelines and recommendations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Ken Paxton Operational
Ken Paxton is actively investigating the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding financial ties and vaccine promotion.
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Texas Structural
The American Academy of Pediatrics is currently the subject of an investigation initiated by the State of Texas.
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Virginia Structural
Virginia's state vaccine requirements are structurally dependent on the immunization schedules and guidance provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Andrea Shaw Transactional
Andrea Shaw is the plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging the American Academy of Pediatrics defrauded families regarding vaccine safety.
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Colorado Structural
Colorado state leadership relies on the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidance to inform policy on health and education.
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Iowa Medical Society Structural
Iowa Medical Society provides management support to the chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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YMCA Structural
NECPA standards used by YMCA are formally built upon frameworks provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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AMA Operational
The two organizations are members of a coalition of medical groups that issues joint guidance on critical health issues, specifically regarding vaccines.
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New Hampshire Structural
AAP provides official recommendations that are followed by the New Hampshire state health department for routine vaccine scheduling.
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Kentucky Structural
Kentucky operates under the functional dependency of the standards recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Baltimore Structural
The city of Baltimore adopts the national guidance published by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding vaccine protocols.
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Tina Kotek Operational
Tina Kotek, in her capacity as Governor, bases policy decisions and guidance on the recommendations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding childhood vaccination protocols.
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New Mexico Department of Health Structural
NMDOH formally recommends the use of the immunization schedule established by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Colorado state agency calculates pediatric care shortages, leading the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend specific visit schedules.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians jointly recommend COVID vaccinations.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association declared gun violence a national public health crisis and will examine challenges to state bans.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that U.S. schools employ full-time nurses.
- Pediatric group issues policy statement on raw dairy while ProPublica reports on raw milk fascination.
- Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and Jeanne Marrazzo's group recommend flu vaccination for children.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expanded his probe into the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is now facing lawsuits from the Trump administration regarding policy challenges.
- The IRS issued a rule targeting immigrant families, prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics and PIF to criticize the Trump administration.
September 2026
9 events- The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians jointly issued guidelines for patient populations, which are influenced by FDA approvals.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics discussed the scale and origin of a COVID-19 outbreak in Texas.
- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the American Academy of Pediatrics are influencing recommendations regarding Vitamin A use.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and CDC formed to provide clear vaccine guidance as government advice remains in flux.
- FDA approved new COVID booster vaccines, with major medical groups like AAP and AMA offering support and facing political pressure regarding their guidance.
- Observes healthcare access issues in immigrant communities in Maryland.
- AAP and Pennsylvania health agencies are following CDC guidance and recommendations from AAP and AAFP.
- Declining vaccination rates among kindergarten students in Missouri, with commentary from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- In Virginia, the Department of Health is issuing public health releases recommending vaccinations based on guidelines from both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
August 2026
24 events- Trump's policy opposes the public health recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Three major professional organizations—the APA, APPsyA, and AAP—have released statements regarding how medicine should respond to ideological influences.
- The Virginia Department of Health is maintaining its operational schedules despite the executive order and encourages adherence to guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists are utilizing guidance related to immunization schedules since January 1, 2026.
- The Maine chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is active, with leadership present, as a CDC report details measles cases found in Pennsylvania.
- An executive order is causing a clash with the consensus of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding state immunization program standards in Illinois.
- AAP president addressed concerns regarding state policy in Alabama.
- Delaware supports guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, while an executive order advises states on vaccine requirements.
- Executive order affects federal guidance in Minnesota, requiring adherence to recommendations set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- An executive order calls for breaking up the combined MMR shot, while an expert group contradicts agency guidance on vaccination.
- Pediatrician John Kelley confirms his practice adheres to the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule.
- Governors in multiple states advocate for the American Academy of Pediatrics to address education gaps and influence national standards.
- Pediatrician warns about air quality and ozone pollution in Las Vegas, citing data center growth.
- AAP President Andrew D. Racine calls for major changes to U.S. children's vaccination schedule.
- Donald Trump issued an executive order regarding the childhood vaccine schedule, while a judge ruled on the pied-à-terre tax in New York City.
- Governor Tina Kotek followed the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding childhood shots on August 14, 2026.
- An executive order calls for cuts to recommended vaccinations, while the New Mexico Department of Health recommends using the AAP's immunization schedule.
- Trump's order is facing pushback from both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, alongside criticism from Bill Cassidy.
- Policy changes caused by HHS are leading to AAP expressing uncertainty about its protocols.
- Medical experts from Columbia University and the CDC addressed youth caffeine consumption and associated heart health issues.
- District officials cited research on adolescent sleep in Charleston County.
- NECPA standards are built upon frameworks established by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- A federal schedule was modeled largely on metrics derived from Denmark.
- AAP recommendations are influenced by HHS policy changes amid allegations of financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
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July 2026
10 events- The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry call for shared responsibility regarding medical practice standards.
- DHS expanded immigration policies during Trump's first term, coinciding with a warning from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding health service access in the US.
- Child health risks from THC exposure and issues with unlicensed businesses were reported in New York City.
- Bill Clinton appointed Matthew F. Kennelly to the bench. AAP sought an injunction from Judge Kennelly, while James Uthmeier sued AAP over alleged deceptive practices.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the layoff of Tessa Clemens and her staff on July 9th, despite her concurrent involvement in drowning prevention guidance with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics is now established as the clinical standard of care for Medicare patients.
- Research involving Virginia Tech and Pulaski County High School is being published regarding learning methods and technology use in children.
- Andrea Shaw faces murder charges in Payette County and accuses the American Academy of Pediatrics of defrauding families on vaccines.
- Lawsuit accuses the American Academy of Pediatrics of defrauding families about vaccine safety.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association discussed guidelines regarding screen time use.
June 2026
9 events- The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians endorsed ACOG's new guidance.
- A presidential event required agency coordination, alongside U.S. airstrikes against Iran and differing policy recommendations.
- Lawsuits and rulings challenge vaccine advisory panel recommendations and quorum, involving Donald Trump and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, challenged vaccine policy changes as the administration sought an expedited appeal of a court ruling.
- HHS pushes agency to conduct comparative studies.
- AAP protocols reflect major neonatal treatment across US, informed by WHO data on newborn death statistics.
- Rising drowning deaths necessitate updated safety guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and Harvard Graduate School of Education have jointly stated their support for the benefits of early reading.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and related bodies urged against a problematic state directive requiring the reporting of children to the immigration division.