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Joined March 2009
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New product recalls: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of convertible cribs, baby sling carriers, roller window shades, and other products. Learn more details: publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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New CDC data shows flu activity has decreased for three straight weeks, but 16 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total this season to 114. Learn more about the CDC’s weekly influenza report at publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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New CDC data shows flu activity has decreased for three straight weeks, but 16 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total this season to 114. Learn more about the CDC’s weekly influenza report at publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory as several measles outbreaks have been reported throughout the country. As of March 7, more than 220 cases of measles have been reported across 12 states. publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Health Alert Network advisory as several measles outbreaks have been reported throughout the country. As of March 7, more than 220 cases of measles have been reported across 12 states. publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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New product recalls: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of convertible cribs, baby sling carriers, roller window shades, and other products. Learn more details: publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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As pediatricians increasingly encounter more children with obesity, early identification of lung conditions associated with obesity is important to ensure these children get the treatment they need. Learn more at publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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Almost half of U.S. children are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Learn more about these vital programs in an AAP News analysis: publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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Almost half of U.S. children are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Learn more about these vital programs in an AAP News analysis: publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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New CDC data suggests this flu season is past its peak, but 12 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total this season to 98. Learn more about the CDC’s weekly influenza report at publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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An unvaccinated school-age child in Texas is the first known death amid a measles outbreak that has infected more than 130 people across two states. publications.aap.org/aapnews…
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