Welcome to the AAP Web SiteWelcome to the official Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics—an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you'll find information regarding the Academy’s many programs and activities…our policies and guidelines…our publications and other child health resources…and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.Please note that this Web site contains general information regarding children from birth through age 21 and that we cannot respond to individual requests from parents regarding the personal medical concerns of their children. Your family pediatrician is the best source for that information. If you’re looking for a pediatrician, we can help. Just go to our home page, and click on the "Find a Pediatrician" link on the upper right hand side. The fact that you're visiting our Web site tells me you're a person who's interested in child health. In light of that interest, I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to join the AAP in calling America's attention to the fact that millions of children in this country don't get the health care they need simply because they don’t have insurance. This year, a new administration and Congress are working to determine the course of health care for all Americans. Our children must be first in line when that course is determined, and pediatricians will be working hard to make sure all children have access to high quality, cost effective pediatric health services provided through a medical home. But we can’t do it alone, and that's why we need others, like you, to advocate for children's access to health care in your own communities. In the meantime, please enjoy "surfing" our site. We hope you’ll find what you're looking for and that you'll visit often as we are continuously updating our Web site in order to provide you with the latest information. Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP President American Academy of Pediatrics |
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