San Antonio Pediatric Society

08/11/2026

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/trump-signs-executive-order-overhauling-childhood-vaccine-recommendations?ekey=RUtJRDo1RkQ2OUM4RC00OTU2LTQ1RTAtOTc1Qi00NTA3RkU0OUI2RTg%3D

Executive order seeks to trim routine childhood vaccines, split combination shots, and push parent-doctor decisions—sparking debate as measles surges.

08/10/2026

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ultra-processed-foods-tied-to-brain-differences-in-young-children

Study finds higher intake of ultra-processed foods in early childhood linked to lower volume of several subcortical brain regions by age 6.

08/08/2026

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/faq-aap-updated-drowning-prevention-policy-pediatric-practice?ekey=RUtJRDo1RkQ2OUM4RC00OTU2LTQ1RTAtOTc1Qi00NTA3RkU0OUI2RTg%3D

This FAQ breaks down the AAP's updated pediatric drowning prevention policy, covering supervision, water competency, life jackets, and rescue.

08/06/2026

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/study-finds-no-association-between-neonatal-circumcision-and-autism-diagnosis?ekey=RUtJRDo1RkQ2OUM4RC00OTU2LTQ1RTAtOTc1Qi00NTA3RkU0OUI2RTg%3D

A large prospective US cohort study found no evidence that neonatal medical male circumcision was associated with autism diagnosis or autism traits.

08/05/2026

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35286

The rate of reported unintentional ingestions of water beads by children under age 6 increased by 6,531.5% from 2019-’23, then decreased by 23.5% from 2023-’24.

08/01/2026

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/cyclosporiasis-in-children-symptoms-treatment-and-prevention.aspx

Learn what parents need to know about cyclosporiasis in children, including symptoms, how the parasite spreads, diagnosis, treatment, foodborne outbreaks and tips to prevent infection.​

08/01/2026

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35293

Abstract Similar CPT and HCPCS codes are not interchangeable; improper use can lead to coding errors that affect payment.

07/23/2026

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ultra-processed-foods-tied-to-brain-differences-in-young-children?ekey=RUtJRDo1RkQ2OUM4RC00OTU2LTQ1RTAtOTc1Qi00NTA3RkU0OUI2RTg%3D

Study finds higher intake of ultra-processed foods in early childhood linked to lower volume of several subcortical brain regions by age 6.

07/22/2026

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35489

Newly elected AMA Board of Trustees Chair Toluwalasé “Lasé” A. Ajayi, M.D., FAAP, credits the AAP with helping shape her as a leader and advocate.

07/15/2026

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35528