Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

12/24/2025

Avoid gathering with family and friends if someone in your home is under the weather - especially if it might put someone vulnerable at risk.

12/19/2025

Learn more about our 2026 Spring Conference, and register here: https://www.maineaap.org/education/maine-aap-2026-spring-conference-march-28-30-samoset-2

12/18/2025

Flying with young children during the holidays? Follow these safety tips!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Holiday-Travel-Tips.aspx

12/17/2025

The second session on our School Health Series will be available on the Engine platform starting January 1st: Tuberculosis 101!

Register now and watch when you can: https://learn.moodle.rrev-engine.com/course/view.php?id=259

12/16/2025

AI-powered toys are fairly new and the effects they may have on children are still unknown. Experts warn that many AI-powered toys raise concerns related to privacy, safety, and inappropriate content. Read more here: https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/ai-toys/

12/14/2025

The Maine AAP wishes a happy, warm and bright Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

12/12/2025

Read more here: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33881?_gl=1*lrnr4g*_ga*MTE5MjA0NDMwMS4xNzE1OTYxOTQy*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NjQ5NzAzMDUkbzQ0OSRnMSR0MTc2NDk3MDk1NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*MjkzMzE4MDczLjE3NjM0OTgyMDc.*_ga_GMZCQS1K47*czE3NjQ5NzAzMDUkbzIzNiRnMSR0MTc2NDk3MDk1NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.?autologincheck=redirected

12/11/2025

Holiday shopping can be overwhelming - follow these safety tips when buying gifts for the young children in your life!

12/10/2025

A federal advisory panel voted to limit universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns, prompting concern from Maine medical groups and doctors.

12/09/2025

We at the Maine AAP are busy planning an exciting and engaging conference for you! We hope you’ll join us.

Registration is now open - sign up today at https://www.maineaap.org/education/maine-aap-2026-spring-conference-march-28-30-samoset-2

12/08/2025

For the facts about the Hep B vaccine given at birth vaccine, visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/hepatitis-b-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know.aspx

12/05/2025

"As frontline clinicians, we understand the complexity of ensuring every newborn is protected. Evidence-based universal schedules eliminate ambiguity, reduce missed doses, and promote equitable care for all patients,” stated Brian Youth, MD, President of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The Maine Medical Association, together with the Maine Academy of Family Physicians - MAFP, Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA, Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics, Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA), Maine Osteopathic Association, and Maine Section American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists strongly opposes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ decision to rescind the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

Since 1991, the birth-dose strategy has played a critical role in dramatically reducing hepatitis B infections among children and protecting against a serious, and potentially lifelong liver infection.

"As frontline clinicians, we understand the complexity of ensuring every newborn is protected. Evidence-based universal schedules eliminate ambiguity, reduce missed doses, and promote equitable care for all patients,” stated Brian Youth, MD, President of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Our organizations reaffirm our commitment to evidence-based immunization practices that protect infants, families, and public health. We remain united in supporting clinicians and educating families on the importance of the hepatitis B birth dose for all newborns.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/48TCG0t