American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 (AAP-CA3)

01/26/2026

Reports that young children in Minnesota were taken into immigration custody are heartbreaking and underscore the urgent need for policies that protect family unity and children’s wellbeing. As pediatricians, we know children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and loved. Actions that expose kids to trauma undermine their healthy development. Every child deserves love, security, and the chance to grow up without fear. Learn more about AAP’s policies on protecting children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Detention-of-Immigrant-Children.aspx

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

This month, Senior Data Specialist, Julie Herbst is celebrating her 12th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!

Please help us congratulate Julie on her dedication to San Diego's children.




American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children

AAP News

01/22/2026

Healthy Children is hosting a free webinar for parents: Kids's Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect. Sign up to attend on 1/30 at 10 AM Pacific/12 CT

Learn more: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217660700246/WN_O7liA10QSMq46gK5H3WWEA #/registration



American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children


Family Health Centers of San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego


SBCS
Palomar Health
AAP News
California Immunization Coalition

01/21/2026

This month, Dr. Pradeep Gidwani, AAP-CA3's Medical Director of HDS and First Steps, is celebrating his 20th Work Anniversary with the chapter!

Please help us congratulate Pradeep on his dedication to San Diego's children.




American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children

AAP News

01/19/2026

We’re having another Dr. Seuss book pickup! Your last day to register is TOMORROW, January 20th (use the link below or check your email). Thank you to Dr. Seuss in partnership with Dr. Seuss Foundation for making this possible and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3ezzs7kz



Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss Foundation

Reach Out and Read

01/16/2026

This month, Project Director Lily Valmidiano is celebrating her 20th Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!

Please help us congratulate Lily on her dedication to San Diego's children.




American Academy of Pediatrics

Healthy Children

AAP News

01/13/2026

Register Now for Birth of Brilliance 2026! Early bird pricing ends this Friday, January 16.

Join us on February 26, 2026, as we step into our sixth year of community, courage, and collective imagination. This year’s gathering is designed to deepen our commitment to racial equity in every system that touches children and families.

We’d love to have you with us.

Check out the amazing keynote and break out session speakers featured this year - visit www.birthofbrilliance.com for the complete agenda.

www.birthofbrilliance.com


of.brilliance

01/12/2026

This month, Executive Director Meredith Kennedy is celebrating her 23rd Work Anniversary with AAP-CA3!

We are grateful for her dedication to San Diego's children and the chapter's members!






AAP News

01/05/2026

Statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule:

“Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary. The longstanding, evidence-based approach that has guided the U.S. immunization review and recommendation process remains the best way to keep children healthy and protect against health complications and hospitalizations.

For decades, leading health experts, immunologists, and pediatricians have carefully reviewed new data and evidence as part of the immunization recommendation process, helping to keep newborns, infants, and children protected from diseases they could be exposed to in the United States as they develop and grow. Today’s decision, which was based on a brief review of other countries’ practices, upends this deliberate scientific process.

During this uncertain time, the AAP will continue to publish our own childhood vaccine recommendations.”