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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on April 1, 2026

Child maltreatment prevention begins long before harm occurs. By identifying disrupted caregiving early, supporting caregiver capacity and promoting relational health, pediatricians can help interrupt cycles of trauma, strengthen families and advance child abuse prevention. For resources, check out these Patient…

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New Clinician Resources for Gun Safety

Posted on April 1, 2026

Maine AAP and Maine Gun Safety Foundation partnered to create new videos and resources for physicians and their patients. Visit this website: https://www.keepkidssafe.me/cl... to view/download. Lock boxes and practice based education are available now. Please email Lizzy.Garnatz@maineaap.org to schedule or…

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Talking with Children About Immigration Enforcement

Posted on March 5, 2026

Immigration enforcement can affect children and families in many ways, whether it's happening in their own community or somewhere else. Raids, arrests and other enforcement actions, sometimes violent and often distressing, can impact children directly or through what they see…

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The AAP Launches "This Is My Why" Campaign

Posted on February 25, 2026

Introducing Pediatricians: This Is My Why CampaignThis year, the AAP is celebrating the expertise, compassion, and everyday heroism of pediatricians, pediatric medical specialists, and pediatric surgical specialists through the new Pediatricians: This Is My Why campaign. This yearlong celebration is…

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Artificial Intelligence in Pediatrics

Posted on February 16, 2026

AI in Pediatrics Webinar Series The development and application of artificial intelligence tools in health care is growing rapidly. AAP is creating and sharing resources to help pediatricians and pediatric specialists understand and utilize these tools to decrease burden, promote…

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AAP Updates Home Care Policy

Posted on November 17, 2025

Adequate funding, training is essential for home health care of children More children with medical complexity are being cared for at home, often with the help of medical equipment allowing them to be with family in lieu of a hospital…

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MIP COVID vaccine ordering open!

Posted on October 9, 2025

The Maine CDC’s Maine Immunization Program (MIP) is pleased to announce that ordering for the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine is now open. In alignment with a Health Advisory Notice (HAN) issued September 23, 2025, and the Standing Order issued September 12…

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AAP Publishes Vaccine Schedule

Posted on September 2, 2025

AAP Publishes Vaccine Schedule August 19, 2025 Dear colleagues, Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics published our own evidence-based immunization schedule for infants, children and adolescents. You can find it in RedBook Online, the AAP’s clinical guidebook for infectious diseases…

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FASD is Often Mis-Diagnosed

Posted on June 30, 2025

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects 1 in 20 children but is often missed due to stigma and gaps in prenatal alcohol screening. Pediatricians have a critical role in identifying children affected by FASD through careful screening. Using open-ended, nonjudgmental…

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Guidance for Providers: Communicating About Fluoride

Posted on June 9, 2025

Providers can refer to this section when discussing fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) during well-child visits! You can use the talking points to confidently address concerns while emphasizing fluoride's benefits. This guide contains Key Messaging Points, How to…

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RSV Primer: What you need to know!

Posted on November 22, 2022

RSV Primer: What you need to know! Infectious Disease Specialist and Maine AAP Champion for Infection Control Dr. Amanda Goddard shares essential information about RSV. Watch this 16 minute video to learn all about it! Brought to you in part…

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AAP and FRAC - New Toolkit to Address Food Insecurity

Posted on March 4, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) have released an updated toolkit, Screen & Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity, designed to help pediatricians identify and address childhood food insecurity…

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