Back to school tips for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics

During the current cold and flu season, children have a higher risk of getting sick. The AAP has release tips and reminders for parents to help keep children comfortable and healthy.

The use of pulse oximetry screening for asymptomatic newborns at or around 24 hours of life helps identify at-risk infants.

A key update includes providing CPR with rescue breaths and chest compressions to all persons in cardiac arrest after water removal.

Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of the American Academy of Pediatrics' clinical practice guideline to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with obesity.

Take this quiz and test your knowledge of the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for routine use of influenza vaccines, medications for the prevention and treatment of pediatric influenza.

With useful tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents can ring in 2024 the right way, with healthy digital habits, increased reading, and more family activities to benefit their children.