Adhesive bandage applied to upper arm of smiling young patient
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8 Min Read

Pediatric vaccines: Questions parents will ask—and how to answer

The 2026 AAP childhood vaccine schedule receives broad support from medical societies. Catch up on advice from medical societies and talk with your physician.

Prevention & Wellness
Young patient in a doctor's appointment while smiling parent looks on
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6 Min Read

Treating hunger like a diagnosis in pediatric care

Texas Children’s Pediatrics screens for food insecurity and uses closed-loop referrals to connect families with appropriate community resources.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on changes to childhood vaccine schedule

The AMA is deeply concerned by recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule that affects the health and safety of millions of children.

Press Releases
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on CDC’s hepatitis B birth dose decision

Roll back fuels vaccine confusion and doubt, reverses progress against preventable deaths.

Press Releases
Sad young child tending to an injury after a fall from a bike
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What doctors wish parents knew about fall prevention for kids

Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on ACIP meeting

ACIP’s vote to weaken birth-dose recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine is reckless and undermines decades of public confidence in a proven, lifesaving vaccine

Press Releases
Fans wave to pediatric patients at the UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital
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The Hawkeye Wave: When empathy becomes part of the care plan

Iowa’s beloved football tradition renews morale for pediatric teams and families at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
Smiling young child in doctor's appointment
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7 Min Read

A pledge to detect type 1 diabetes and celiac disease early

Sanford Health is leading the nation’s largest integrated rural effort to screen children for type 1 diabetes, giving families answers before illness strikes.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
Texas Children's Pediatrics
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Texas Children’s Pediatrics celebrates 30 years of growing care

Bright clinics, trusted teams, and community partnerships are helping Texas Children’s Pediatrics bring compassionate care closer to every family.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight