American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Chapter

09/24/2025

Breast milk storage guidelines can be confusing! Pediatrician Dina DiMaggio shares her “rule of 4s” for breast milk storage: https://bit.ly/4l7av1a

09/24/2025

Does your child or teen’s school have a new phone policy starting this year? Here are some tips on how to help your family navigate the new rules and make the transition smoother for everyone: https://bit.ly/4pp37Bt

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

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.
https://bit.ly/4lsW8El

09/24/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously, investigated it thoroughly, and found no link. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to the autistic community.
Immunizations are important to help children stay healthy, so they can learn, grow and thrive. If parents have questions about vaccines or autism, we encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

09/24/2025

Acetaminophen is an over-the-counter medicine used to reduce fevers and relieve pain. It is sold under many brand names, including Tylenol.
Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a confusing, dangerous message to parents and expectant parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. Read more at the link below.
https://bit.ly/42G47Y9

09/12/2025

Thank you to Governor Dan McKee, RIDOH, and the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner for their leadership in ensuring all Rhode Islanders aged 6 months and older have access to the COVID‑19 vaccine. Thank you for putting public health and equity first.

Governor McKee, Department of Health, and Health Insurance Commissioner Announce Actions to Protect Access to COVID-19 Vaccine in Rhode Island Published on Friday, September 12, 2025 Bulletin to health insurers requires coverage for all patients older than 6 months; Standing order expands pharmacist...

08/29/2025

Honoring a Rhode Island Pediatric Icon: Dr. Vincent D’Alessandro Retires After 62 Years of Care

06/25/2025

R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing

Rhode Island now trails behind every other New England state in the latest national ranking of children’s wellbeing, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book. The Ocean State slid from 12th place to 19th. New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts placed first, second and third ...