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Doctors Reassure Public That Vaccines Are Safe As Measles Outbreaks Return To US
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…
Read MorePediatricians at State Capitol Say Measles Vaccines Are Safe as Cases Are Reported in Surrounding States
Pediatricians gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to spread the word about the prevention of measles, saying that vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.
Read MoreCT doctors advocate for vaccination amid outbreaks
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…
Read MoreLegislative Advocacy Day 2025
March 25 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Save the Date! We are excited to announce our annual Legislative Advocacy Day 2025 in Hartford on March 25th.
Read MoreOPINION: U.S. immigration policy is damaging children’s health
U.S. immigration policy is damaging children’s health by Leonela Villegas MD February 20, 2025 As a pediatric nephrologist, I am used to hearing my patients’ express concerns about their kidney health:…
Read MoreConnecticut Democrats Advocate for Permanent Tax Credit to Ease Family Burden
HARTFORD, CT – Democratic representatives are once again advocating for a child tax credit after a similar effort came up short during the 2024 legislative session. House Bill 5986, An Act…
Read MoreSpecial Advocacy Alert – Take Action Now!
The Public Health Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly could vote on legislation to protect children by removing non-medical exemptions for immunizations as early as Friday! Details of the two…
Read MoreACPNJ Launches COVID-19 Resource Center
Dear Members and Friends of ACP-NJ, These are indeed, unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a growing pandemic which is impacting all of us to one degree or…
Read MoreScientific Meeting Rescheduled for July!
Dear Colleagues, After careful and deliberate discussion, we have made the decision to reschedule the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting in order to protect the health of all of our attendees…
Read MoreACPNJ Advocacy Committee meets with NJ Sen. Vitale
The ACPNJ Advocacy Committee met with State Senator Joseph Vitale on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in his Woodbridge, NJ office. ACPNJ Attendees included Dr Jonathan Shammash, NJ Northern Governor, Dr…
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