The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will be kicking off the Fall 2021 edition of its popular #FCAAPwellness series this September with a one-mile Fun Run Challenge in the FCAAP Club in Strava during The Future of Pediatric Practice 2021 September 3-5!
Congratulations to the newly elected Board members below who will serve as Chapter Representatives in Regions 1, 3, 5 and Subspecialist at Large. Newly-elected Representatives will be inducted to the Board on Sunday, September 5, 2021, during The Future of Pediatric Practice 2021!
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published new interim guidance on the treatment of serious lower respiratory tract infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Each year, leadership positions on the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Board of Directors open for election. This year, the Regional Representative positions for Regions 1, 3, 5 and Subspecialist At Large are open for the 2021-2023 term.
Simply Healthcare Partners with the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics to Help Ready Students’ Minds and Bodies for Upcoming School Year With Three in Five Florida Children Experiencing Distress Due to COVID – Florida Families Are in Need of...
Enduring CME credits are now available for FCAAP’s Infection Prevention and Control Virtual Conference. The five and half hour event consists of four learning sessions using the CDC Project Firstline curriculum materials. Project Firstline aims to provide foundational and practical knowledge to all healthcare personnel and targeted components of the public health workforce.
Since children under 12 years of age are still not yet eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the vaccine will most likely not be available for this age group until winter of 2021, most children are still at risk for Coronavirus infection and transmitting the infection to others. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend masking in schools.
The Florida Pediatrician is a peer reviewed journal published quarterly by the Editorial Board of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The journal includes scientific articles, case reports, legislative updates, and other information relevant to...
FCAAP NAMES 2021 CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS Tallahassee, FL (July 6, 2021) – Through the Florida Pediatric Foundation (FPF), the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FCAAP) has named the 2021 recipients of its two prestigious Chapter awards. “The Florida...
The American Rescue Plan expanded the Child Tax Credit, so families can qualify for more money and can receive payments monthly, rather than having to wait until the end of the year. Eligible families will receive $3,600 per child younger than 6 and $3,000 per child...
