The Latest Breaking News from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Following the federal government’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for themselves or their children.

President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary

For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have aligned closely with those from the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. But on Aug. 19, 2025, the AAP published new vaccine recommendations that diverge from those of the CDC.

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from US government vaccine recommendations

It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also face a question that’s more complicated than usual: Should my child get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, and will I even…

Keeping a new baby safe is the number one priority for every parent. However, safety standards for baby products have evolved dramatically over the years. As our understanding of infant health and injury risk has improved. Many items that were once considered nursery essentials are now strongly advised against by…

There have been more than 134,000 nicotine poisonings among children younger than the age of six from 2010 to 2023, a new study finds

Several children in intensive care and uptick in poisonings as popularity of pouches explode

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked