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: https://t.co/UGyIYFRcVx
— American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) May 25, 2021
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. https://t.co/WXjovMYP54
— Lee Beers, M.D., FAAP, (@AAPPres) May 24, 2021
AAP supports using caution when giving probiotics to preterm infants and describes conflicting data on its safety and efficacy. For more, go to Pediatrics:https://t.co/K2kh8FBYzw
— American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) May 24, 2021
An AAP clinical report guides experts on assessing children and teens with psychotic-like symptoms. In Pediatrics today: https://t.co/966qLawRPM
— American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) May 24, 2021
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. https://t.co/jJBMODQekd
— American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) May 24, 2021