Emerita A. Pizarro, MD

06/09/2025

A statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics

"Secretary Kennedy’s claim that the American Academy of Pediatrics is “gravely conflicted” is false and misleading. The AAP's financial statements are publicly available for full transparency. Less than 4% of our revenue comes from industry sources.

AAP’s flagship journal, Pediatrics, is an independent, peer-reviewed scientific publication with strict conflict-of-interest and disclosure policies that ensure unbiased, evidence-based content. Suggesting otherwise is an attempt to undermine the trust families place in pediatricians.

Pediatricians recommend vaccines for one reason only: they are proven, safe, and among the most effective tools we have to protect children’s health and stop the spread of disease in our communities."

25/08/2025

If your child is 18-24 months and you are worried about their developmental milestones please answer this questionnaire and bring it to your pediatrician. This questionnaire gives you the score and interpretation of the score (mild, moderate, high risk). The sooner the child starts speech/physical/occupational therapy, the better the outcome.

The M-CHAT-R is an autism test that asks 20 questions about your toddler's behavior to screen for autism. Get the results immediately.

27/06/2025

Why Pediatricians Recommend Vaccines: An Open Letter to Parents -

HealthyChildren.org - Powered by pediatricians. Trusted by parents.

15/05/2025

The House of Representatives’ budget resolution would allow up to $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and up to $230 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over 10 years.
Call your representatives.