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New AAP Childhood Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines focus on evidence of obesity treatment being safe and effective for children.
Congratulations to the Chapter Annual Award Winners
Each fall the Georgia Chapter recognizes outstanding contributions to Georgia’s children…
Chapter Member, Jane Wilkov, MD, Receives Immunization Champion Award!
The Immunization Champion Award recognizes individuals who are working at the local level.
FAQ on the Updated AAP Breastfeeding Policy
In addition to the known benefits to infant health and development, studies and meta-analyses have confirmed…
Infant Formula Shortages
May 10, 2022 FDA released an update that they are working to work to increase the availability of infant and specialty formula products by…
Announcing the first class of Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatricians!
Announcing the first class of Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatricians!
FDA Voluntary Recall: Abbott Nutrition Powdered Alimentum and Elecare Infant Formulas
An outbreak of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella…
Chapter Member Jose Rodriguez, MD Speaks in Opposition SB
If passed, this bill would eliminate Georgia’s current law…
Committee on Fetus and Newborn Clinical Update
Georgia Chapter Committee on Fetus and Newborn has released a Clinical Update on Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
National Influenza Vaccination Week: December 5-11
As influenza season begins its peak this month, make sure your patients are…
Georgia WIC Policy Changes
The new documentation form, the Request for Medical Formulas Form, replaces the Medical Documentation Form.
Foundation Grants to Pediatric Interest Groups
The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia, the Chapter’s philanthropic arm, provides grants to the state’s…
The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is incorporated in the state of Georgia.