Pediatricians' group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing state restrictions
The American Academy of Pediatrics has reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical for children as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions across the U.S. The board for the group unanimously reaffirmed its 2018 position on the treatments.
New guidelines address rise in opioid use during pregnancy
Opioid use in pregnancy has prompted new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at improving care for women and newborns affected by their mothersโ drug use. โWhile we have been talking about the opioid crisis for years, pregnant women and their newborns seldom make it to the top of the heap. The academyโs report says pregnant women should have access to opioid medication to treat opioid misuse. Two opioids, buprenorphine and methadone, are effective treatments but pregnant women often face stigma in using them and doctors who prescribe them are scarce. Some infants born to women who used opioids during pregnancy develop symptoms of opioid withdrawal, including tremors, fussiness and diarrhea.
American Academy of Pediatrics urges Gov. DeSantis to reconsider reopening schools
Ron DeSantis on Saturday defended his plan to reopen schools for the upcoming academic year, even as the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Thursday sent a letter to his office, asking that he reconsider allowing school districts to resume face-to-face learning. DeSantis said that distance learning just isnโt the same as in-person classes and that the quality of education suffers in that format. DeSantis said he hadnโt seen the letter but added: โParents should be able to make the decision thatโs best for their kid. "I'm going to be doing a lot more personally getting involved to just help some of the school districts," DeSantis said. https://www.clickorlando.com/topic/back_to_school/This comes one day after the Orange County School board voted on a plan to send to the state.
American Academy of Pediatrics clarifies stance on reopening schools
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out with an updated statement regarding the reopening of schools. Science should drive decision-making on safely reopening schools. For instance, schools in areas with high levels of COVID-19 community spread should not be compelled to reopen against the judgment of local experts. If numbers are up, we may need to pause or delay and consider input from health officials, teachers and parents. This should not be politically motivated, we have to think about whatโs best for kids, teachers and families,โ said Jones.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Kids need to be physically in school in fall
The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids need to be physically present in school when it starts back in the fall despite the coronavirus pandemic. The group, which represents and guides pediatricians across the country, recently updated its school recommendations. It comes as states nationwide begin to unveil their plans for getting Americas 56 million students back to school. On the AAP website, they say evidence shows the academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person learning outweigh the risks from the coronavirus. The top allergy and infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has also suggested that keeping schools closed, in general, isnt necessary.