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AAP News Articles
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Guidance on use of HCPCS codes for pediatric medications (March 2013)

2013 immunization schedule includes change in Tdap recommendations (February 2013)

FDA warns of risks following codeine use in children (February 2013)

HIV-infected mothers should not breastfeed, even if taking antiretroviral drugs: policy (February 2013)

Consensus statement reflects mixed picture on anesthesia's possible link to learning problems (January 2013)

Antiviral therapy options critical for high-risk patients with influenza (December 2012)

Innovation spurs pediatric drug development (December 2012)

Emergency contraception counseling should be routine: AAP policy (December 2012)

EHRs centerpiece of studies on hypertension, medication use in children (November 2012)

AAP report highlights benefits of managing pain in emergency systems (November 2012)

Progress seen in development of pediatric medical countermeasures (November 2012)

Treatment of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy should include medication, nonpharmacologic options (November 2012)

FDA regulates office-based diagnostic tests (October 2012)

New FDA law gives children 'a permanent seat at the research table' (September 2012)

CDC issues interim guidance for H3N2 (August 2012)

What does azithromycin study mean for pediatric prescribing? (August 2012)

New pediatric information available for 74 products (August 2012)

More drug labels include pediatric information, but work remains (July 2012)

Failure to discontinue prescriptions can lead to adverse events, malpractice suits (July 2012)

Studies of drugs in neonates challenging but necessary (June 2012)

Academy announces support for many IOM report recommendations on pediatric drugs (May 2012)

Options for treating ADHD during medication shortage (March 2012)

Despite progress, more study needed on pediatric therapies (March 2012)

Out with teaspoons, in with metric units (March 2012)

What does Section 8.4 of prescription drug label mean to pediatricians? (February 2012)

Report explores solutions for improved pharmacy access after ED visit (February 2012)

Addicted at birth. Report on neonatal drug withdrawal updates best practices for identification, treatment (February 2012)

Rx for patient safety. Partnership between physician, pharmacist can reduce medication-related adverse events (January 2012)

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AAP Policy Statements, Clinical Reports, and Technical Reports

Clinical Report - Fever and Antipyretic Use in Children (March 2011)

Clinical Report - Guidelines for the Ethical Conduct of Studies to Evaluate Drugs in Pediatric Populations (April 2010)

Clinical Report - Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider (February 2008)

Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures: An Update (December, 2006)

Uses of Drugs Not Described in the Package Insert (Off-Label Uses) (July 2002)

Acetaminophen Toxicity in Children (October 2001)

Patient Education

A Guide to Children’s Medicines

Common Childhood Infections

Fever and Your Child

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Asthma and Your Child

The Flu (Influenza)

Acute Ear Infections and Your Child

ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Publications

(The following publications are available for purchase from the AAP. Some titles are published by organizations other than the American Academy of Pediatrics. The statements and opinions expressed in these publications are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AAP)

Neofax 2008, 20th Edition
Thomson Publishing

Pediatric Dosage Handbook 2008, 15th Edition
Lexicomp Publishing

Pediatric Psychopharmacology, 2003
Oxford University Press

Pediatric Pain Management, 2005

AAP Endorsed Documents

Principles of a Sound Drug Formulary System