American Academy of Pediatrics, Alaska Chapter

American Academy of Pediatrics, Alaska Chapter The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the health of all children. The best resource for this information is your pediatrician. See less

The Alaska Chapter's mission is to ensure the health and well-being of the children of Alaska through member support, advocacy, communication and education. Commenting Rules: To ensure that this page continues to be a place to find accurate messages and information about child health, the AAP asks that commenters observe rules of social media etiquette. The AAP reserves the right to review and rem

ove any submitted content for any reason, at any time, at our sole discretion and without notice. Here are some examples of types of comments that will be removed:
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Comments also will be removed if they put forth inaccurate information about child health, exist for the purpose of selling a product or service, or give medical advice. The AAP page is not able to respond to parental requests regarding individual medical conditions. If you do not have a pediatrician, please see our Find a Pediatrician tool (www.healthychildren.org/findapediatrician), or contact the physician referral service at your local hospital or county medical society. Please note that we will not publish links to third-party Web sites within fan postings.

08/19/2025

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.

Since our founding in the 1930s, the AAP has been creating evidence-based vaccine recommendations that are rooted in the latest science and our deep clinical knowledge about children’s health.

With misinformation about immunizations spreading, AAP is publishing our own, independent vaccine recommendations, including updated recommendations for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
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08/13/2025

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08/11/2025
08/05/2025

The new school year is just around the corner, and so is flu season. Before your kids head back to the classroom, make sure the flu vaccine is at the top of your back-to-school checklist.

The flu vaccine is the best defense to keep your child healthy, safe, and learning all year long. The AAP recommends annual childhood flu vaccination starting at 6 months of age. Talk with your pediatrician or visit our website for more information.
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07/28/2025
As Alaskan's get ready to return to school and kids receive their back-to-school pediatric care, remember that Alaskan p...
07/25/2025

As Alaskan's get ready to return to school and kids receive their back-to-school pediatric care, remember that Alaskan providers have access to the PMHCA PAL-PAK program (The Partnership Access Line – Pediatric Alaska). This dedicated program allows providers to consult via teleconsultation with questions about child and adolescent mental healthcare, such as diagnostic clarification, medication adjustment or treatment planning. The PAL-PAK program helps alleviate gaps in care and potential mental healthcare wait lists. Call 855-599-7257 (toll-free) Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alaska time, to be directly connected to a child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Pediatricians are not alone in recognizing the urgent need to change the way we address youth mental health. There are state and regional programs that can c...

07/25/2025

All vaccines contain antigens that help the body create the immune response needed to protect against an infection. Did you know that kids are exposed to 2,000 - 6,000 antigens every day just by playing on the playground or riding public transit? That’s way more than the number of antigens in any combination of vaccines on the current schedule!

There is no benefit to delaying vaccines – doing so can put your child’s health at risk, especially as the new school year approaches. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations for your child, talk with your pediatrician or visit our website.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Ingredients-Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

07/10/2025
07/10/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics is suing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his changes to vaccines. Dr. Susan Kressley, the group's president, joins Katy Tur to share more on the lawsuit and why they were compelled to act, saying his actions "really crossed a line."

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