AAP Newsletter Highlights: Key Updates on Pediatric Health Threats & Events
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Staying up to date on emerging pediatric health concerns is critical for providing optimal care. The latest issue of the Emerging Threats Newsletter from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlights several pressing clinical topics, upcoming educational webinars, and key announcements.
4-Part Webinar Series: Emerging Threats to Infants and Children
The AAP is hosting a virtual four-part series designed for pediatric and family clinicians, as well as clinical and non-clinical health professionals. Each session offers practical, evidence-based approaches to prevention, screening, diagnosis, follow-up, and family engagement.
- August 17 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Collaborating for Congenital CMV
- August 31 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Bridging the Frontline on Congenital Syphilis
- September 14 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Partnering for Maternal/Infant Health: Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- September 21 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Responding to Rising Perinatal Hepatitis C
Featured News & Announcements
- Call for Proposals — Indigenous Child Health: Proposals are now open across all disciplines working with Indigenous children, youth, and families for the 12th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health (May 28–30, 2027 in Portland, OR). Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT.
Clinical Resources & Practice Updates
- New Vector-Borne Disease Hub: As mosquito, tick, and insect-borne diseases rise across the U.S., AAP’s new Patient Care Page offers centralized tools, clinical guidance, and prevention resources for healthcare providers.
- Measles Cases at a 35-Year High: A new short video from the AAP breaks down the surge in U.S. measles cases and provides practical messaging tips to help pediatricians support vaccine confidence in their communities.
- Cyclosporiasis Alert: As of late July, the CDC has received reports of 6,707 confirmed cases across 45 states, with over 11,500 unconfirmed cases still under investigation. Check out the latest AAP Red Book Online coverage for recall and infection precautions.
- Pediatrics On Call Podcast: The latest episode features a research roundup and actionable guidance on Vitamin K messaging with guest Dr. Karen Puopolo.
AAP Newsletter Highlights: Key Updates on Pediatric Health Threats & Events
Click HERE to read!
Staying up to date on emerging pediatric health concerns is critical for providing optimal care. The latest issue of the Emerging Threats Newsletter from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlights several pressing clinical topics, upcoming educational webinars, and key announcements.
4-Part Webinar Series: Emerging Threats to Infants and Children
The AAP is hosting a virtual four-part series designed for pediatric and family clinicians, as well as clinical and non-clinical health professionals. Each session offers practical, evidence-based approaches to prevention, screening, diagnosis, follow-up, and family engagement.
- August 17 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Collaborating for Congenital CMV
- August 31 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Bridging the Frontline on Congenital Syphilis
- September 14 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Partnering for Maternal/Infant Health: Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- September 21 (12:00–1:00 PM CT): Responding to Rising Perinatal Hepatitis C
Featured News & Announcements
- Call for Proposals — Indigenous Child Health: Proposals are now open across all disciplines working with Indigenous children, youth, and families for the 12th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health (May 28–30, 2027 in Portland, OR). Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM CDT.
Clinical Resources & Practice Updates
- New Vector-Borne Disease Hub: As mosquito, tick, and insect-borne diseases rise across the U.S., AAP’s new Patient Care Page offers centralized tools, clinical guidance, and prevention resources for healthcare providers.
- Measles Cases at a 35-Year High: A new short video from the AAP breaks down the surge in U.S. measles cases and provides practical messaging tips to help pediatricians support vaccine confidence in their communities.
- Cyclosporiasis Alert: As of late July, the CDC has received reports of 6,707 confirmed cases across 45 states, with over 11,500 unconfirmed cases still under investigation. Check out the latest AAP Red Book Online coverage for recall and infection precautions.
- Pediatrics On Call Podcast: The latest episode features a research roundup and actionable guidance on Vitamin K messaging with guest Dr. Karen Puopolo.