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CO Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics is a state level org with 850 pediatricians, dedicated to promoting the health and well being of Colorado children

 Colorado, USA
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Colorado families: pediatricians are here for you for routine wellness exams, immunizations, sick visits, and support! #doingmypartco #COVID19colorado
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Project Firstline’s new training toolkits include resources to help you lead a training on recognizing infection risks in health care, so your team can take action to protect themselves and their patients. bit.ly/3tCgVwz
Project Firstline’s bite-size social media content and informational videos make it easy to use and share #InfectionControl information with the healthcare workers in your communities. bit.ly/3xsjyoj
Colorado pediatricians are happy to see #HB1064 pass in the House on a 35-27 vote! This bill would end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Colorado, helping to eliminate e-cigarette use in young people by stopping it before it starts. #flavorshookkids #flavorshookcolo
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HealthyChildren@healthychildren5 May 2022
It's #WorldHandHygieneDay! Pick a song to sing for 20 seconds while you & your child wash to pass the time. 20 seconds of handwashing with soap and water can keep your child and household healthy from common respiratory illnesses such as RSV. #ABCsOfRSV ow.ly/nwJx50IQwSB
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Providing children and teens with a loving home can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Learn more about foster parenting during #NationalFosterCareMonth: healthychildren.org/English/…

Becoming a Foster Parent: Common Questions Answered

​​Becoming a foster parent or caregiver is a big decision. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.

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CDC’s Project Firstline has released new content, developed with healthcare workers like you, to help you confidently understand and apply the infection control actions that help protect your patients, your coworkers, and yourselves. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/3tByZqy.
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Mental health shouldn't be "treated like a stepchild" to physical health, says HHS chief cbsnews.com/news/mental-heal…

Mental health shouldn't be "treated like a stepchild" to physical health, says HHS chief

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra pledged to devote "far more resources towards mental health care" in wake of the pandemic's toll.

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CDC’s Project Firstline’s new educational resources help frontline healthcare workers gain foundational knowledge about germ spread and the “why” behind infection control recommendations. Take a look at the new resources and let us know what you think: bit.ly/3tByZqy.
Vaccination Status May Be Key To Turning Tide On Pandemic-Era Pediatric Mental Health Crisis, Investigators Posit patientengagementhit.com/new…
Project Firstline’s bite-size social media content and informational videos make it easy to use and share #InfectionControl information with the healthcare workers in your communities. bit.ly/3xsjyoj
Childhood immunizations are one of the most important ways you can protect your children from serious diseases and keep them healthy! Learn more during #WorldImmunzationWeek  healthychildren.org/English/…
80% of youth who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product. House Bill 22-1064 can help address this trend, so it’s time for House Appropriations to schedule the bill! @leslieherod @McCluskieforCO #flavorshookcolo #copolitics #coleg
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The immunization schedule for babies helps them develop immunity and protect them and others from serious diseases. #CallYourPediatrician with questions and learn more in @healthychildren during #NIIW: healthychildren.org/English/…

AAP Guide: Vaccines Your Child Needs by Age 6

Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: the youngest of us are most at risk of getting sick. It's also the time in your child's development...

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Being a healthcare worker means being prepared no matter the situation. How well can you stop infection from spreading when problems come up? Test your #InfectionControl knowledge with our new interactive resources. bit.ly/3Jtl6k4
You have the power to protect your little one from 14 serious diseases before their second birthday. Call your pediatrician to get your child vaccinated right on time. #ivax2protect #NIIW #CallYourPediatrician
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FDA could authorize Covid shots for children under 5 in June nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…

FDA could authorize Covid shots for children under 5 in June

Young kids are the only group in the U.S. ineligible to receive a Covid vaccine, but efforts to vaccinate them have been met with delays.

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Unnecessary involvement with the justice system can make trauma, family issues, or behavioral problems worse & increase the chance that a child will become system-involved in the future. Help Colorado find a better way & support HB22-1131!
Prosecuting children 12 and younger harms them, disproportionately impacts children of color, AND is more expensive and less effective than alternative interventions. Support HB22-1131 to ensure Colorado children receive the support they need! #coleg #copolitics #RaiseTheFloor
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#DidYouKnow every year, children 12 and younger are subject to the #juvenilejustice system — most for child-like behavior or minor misbehavior? Community-based programs are safer, cheaper, & more effective. Please support HB22-1131!#coleg #copolitics #RaiseTheFloor
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We support #HB22-1131 which will end the prosecution of children 12 years & younger and empower alternative child-serving systems like mental health, education, and child welfare to address misbehavior and deliver treatment and family supports instead of prosecution. #coleg
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