Committed to CT Children

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has over 600 active members committed to improving the health and safety of Connecticut's children and supporting those who provide them care.

Mission of the CT-AAP

To improve optimal, physical, mental, social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Connecticut.

 

 

Chapter News

Connecticut Expands Newborn Screening to Include Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) Effective July 1, 2025

June 20, 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, all infants born in Connecticut will be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) as part of the state’s routine newborn bloodspot screening panel.

What Pediatric Providers Need to Know:

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Doctors Reassure Public That Vaccines Are Safe As Measles Outbreaks Return To US

April 1, 2025

HARTFORD, CT – Vaccines are safe, effective, and save lives. That was the message nearly a dozen officials and state lawmakers delivered to the public Tuesday morning in Hartford as…

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Pediatricians at State Capitol Say Measles Vaccines Are Safe as Cases Are Reported in Surrounding States

April 1, 2025

Pediatricians gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to spread the word about the prevention of measles, saying that vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.

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CT doctors advocate for vaccination amid outbreaks

April 1, 2025

CT doctors advocate for vaccination amid outbreaks Pediatricians across Connecticut are advocating for vaccines in the wake of outbreaks and health misinformation. Doctors, health professionals and legislators met at the…

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When you Should and Shouldn't Take Your Child to the Emergency Department 

A Special Message to Parents...

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When your child is ill or injured it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s pediatrician or go to the Emergency Department (+/- call 911). During the COVID-19 epidemic and social distancing, this decision is even more challenging.

Here is some guidance to parents/caregivers from pediatric emergency medicine specialty providers:

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