The MCAAP is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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MCAAP Statement of Support for the AAP v. RFK Jr. Lawsuit on Vaccines. Here is the statement - conta.cc/3IdzOkb
WGBH (5/28/2025) - CDC decision sparks concern about access to COVID vaccines for kids and pregnant women.
MCAAP President, Dr. Brenda Anders Pring, is featured.
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MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Another school shooting... Advice for parents: Listen to your kids, speak honestly, reassure them, limit media, and support their emotions.
Be present, share love, work for change. Thanks, @WCVB.
Full clip:
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There’s so much at stake when it comes to public policies that impact the health of kids and teens. Here are 10 ways pediatricians can engage before Election Day: bit.ly/4eUO8sS. #VoteKids
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 22-29! NIIW highlights the importance of immunizing children two years and younger against vaccine preventable diseases. #NIIW tinyurl.com/3kr96b9d
ALT NIIW is April 22-29, 2024!
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Paul Offit: “I understand we grandfathered in flu deaths [after COVID] but we shouldn’t!”
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MCAAP members, Dr. Safdar Medina and Dr. Mary Beth Miotto, will join the series during the month of January 2024.
MDPH publishes a Weekly Flu Report throughout flu season which indicates the impact of flu-like illness in Massachusetts. mass.gov/info-details/influe… #FightFlu #NIVW
A strong HCP recommendation is a critical factor in whether patients get an influenza vaccine. Check out this resource for making a strong recommendation: cdc.gov/flu/professionals/va… #FightFlu #NIVW
This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). With flu activity increasing, and early data showing drops in flu vaccine uptake this season, NIVW reminds providers to continue recommending flu vaccine. NIVW resources: cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/… #FightFlu #NIVW #NotJustFlu
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
Please join us in celebrating the life & legacy of our co-founder Rosalynn Carter, a true public health champion. Her decades of advocacy for vaccine access & education will ultimately save millions of lives.
❤️❤️❤️
vaccinateyourfamily.org/reme…
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"The physicians who comprise our organizations will not turn our backs on anyone who needs medical care," write the presidents of the MMS, @MassChapterAAP and @MassAFP. Full statement here: ow.ly/r70o50PTzel
FREE Virtual Roundtable Discussion with Pediatric Experts - Charting New Territory in Protecting Infants from RSV Disease: How Care Teams Can Master the State Rollout of a Breakthrough Preventive Therapy - - 9/27/2023 - 7-8 pm - Register here: conta.cc/3rn3Wl3
It’s #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth (#NIAM)! This annual observation highlights the importance of routine #vaccination for people of all ages and the role #vaccination plays in keeping our communities healthy. #ImmunityCommunity #ivax2protect
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Measles, Other Back-To-School Vaccines: What MA Parents Need To Know patch.com/massachusetts/acro…
MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics retweeted
What do MA & NH have in common? They are the only New England states that don’t give full Medicaid coverage to income-eligible kids, regardless of immigration status. It’s time for MA to #CoverAllKids.
Ask your legislators to co-sponsor this bill: bit.ly/3pVtMvU
@HCFA
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The #provax hearing has been rescheduled to next Wednesday the 26th! Thanks, everyone for your patience. Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn how you can help! #VaccinesSaveLives
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The @Surgeon_General has been so important for children. Adm Murthy says the youth mental health crisis is “the defining public health challenge of our time” w/record rates of suicide and self harm. “My worry is that we will become numb to these numbers…it’s a moral imperative.”
Tune in now! @Surgeon_General Vivek Murthy and @mitchellreports of @NBCNews talk public health at 9am MT.
Livestream here: aspenideas.org/sessions/surg…
April 24-30 is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). Click on the link for messages that you can use to encourage parents to stay up to date on their infant's vaccinations. #ivax2protect #NIIW tinyurl.com/2p963n2x
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If you have MassHealth, you need to take steps now to keep your health coverage this year. Call 800-841-2900, or visit masshealthrenew.org to learn more about what steps you need to take.
