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@AmerAcadPeds: Children at age 2 who used electronic devices spent less time reading print books by age 3, according to a study that showed a relationship between screen use and reading activities during the preschool year. Go to Pediatrics:

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@AAPPres: Last night, I spoke to @60Minutes about protecting transgender youth, especially against a backdrop of harmful legislation advancing across the country that would limit their access to care. They must always be our north star.

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@AmerAcadPeds: AAP supports using caution when giving probiotics to preterm infants and describes conflicting data on its safety and efficacy. For more, go to Pediatrics:

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@AmerAcadPeds: An AAP clinical report guides experts on assessing children and teens with psychotic-like symptoms. In Pediatrics today:

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@AmerAcadPeds: Masks protect against #COVID19 & research shows fewer infections in schools that required them, @NPR reports. With many kids too young to be vaccinated, masks "can reduce infections and ultimately save lives" - Dr. Sean O'Leary, infectious disease expert.

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