American Academy of Pediatrics
Tracked across 28 events · 905 articles · First seen Mar 01, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidance emphasizing the importance of recess for children's health and academic success.
May 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics condemned the ACIP's new recommendation, stating it is 'irresponsible and purposely misleading' and will lead to more hepatitis B infections in infants and children.
Dec 05, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sued to block the changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to vaccine recommendations and views the updated ACIP charter as a continued effort to undermine vaccine policy.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The United States — White House, under President Donald Trump, decided to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines, reigniting a national debate over vaccine policy and the role of political leadership versus medical expertise.…
Impact: The AAP recommends the combined MMR vaccine and supports evidence-based vaccination schedules, standing in opposition to the United States — White House's reduction.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order overhauling the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. The order reduces the number of universally recommended vaccines from 18 to 11 diseases, recommends splitting the combined…
Impact: Led medical opposition, warning of confusion and increased disease risk. Its recommendations remain the standard for many states and pediatricians.
Aug 10, 2026 · 235 articles
Domestic
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' new vaccine schedule and previously released its own schedule, challenging the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's revised guidelines.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Federal data released by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 17, 2026 showed that U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates declined again for the 2025-2026 school year, while the share of…
Impact: The AAP has opposed the administration's proposed changes and continues to advocate for vaccination, providing scientific guidance to states and parents. It is a key counterweight to the administration's policies.
Aug 17, 2026 · 37 articles
Tech
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended in 2021 to introduce major food allergens to all infants between four to six months of age, further solidifying the guidelines.
Oct 20, 2025 · 14 articles
Regulatory
The Trump administration finalized a rule barring United States — Medicaid and the United States — Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for gender dysphoria in minors.…
Impact: The AAP also supports gender-affirming care and opposes the rule, emphasizing the importance of medical decisions being made by families and healthcare professionals. Its endorsement adds medical credibility to opposition.
Aug 11, 2026 · 39 articles
Business
Impact: Apple Inc. is working with the American Academy of Pediatrics to create guidance for parents on establishing healthy digital habits, as part of its expanded child safety features.
May 19, 2026 · 254 articles
Tech
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics supports the use of fluoridated water, consistent with the new study's findings.
Apr 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics is mentioned as recommending the MMR vaccine, reinforcing the public health guidance.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics was also investigated by the United States — Federal Trade Commission over its guidelines on gender-affirming care and subsequently sued the FTC, indicating a broader challenge to medical organizations supporting such care.
Jun 17, 2026 · 15 articles
Accidents
Impact: American Academy of Pediatrics is the defendant in a lawsuit filed by Children s Health Defense; it moved to dismiss the suit.
Jul 06, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Advocates for mandatory immunizations with only medical exemptions, opposing nonmedical exemptions, which contrasts with Uthmeier's position.
Jul 31, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics filed a brief supporting Reckitt Benckiser — Mead Johnson in an appeal, stating that formula is part of the standard of care for premature babies, which could influence future legal outcomes.
Apr 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, a physician and deputy director of the White House…
Impact: The AAP opposes the vaccine executive order that Overton supports. Its stance may conflict with FDA policy.
Aug 19, 2026 · 101 articles
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Andrew D. Racine
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Andrew D. Racine is the current President of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
United States — United States Department of Health and Human Services
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American Academy of Pediatrics
United States — United States Department of Health and Human Services
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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