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Thank you to all of the pediatricians, residents, and medical students who showed up to testify at yesterday's hearing.
We're so happy to see Dr. Joe Anderson, Chair of the Maine AAP Advocacy Committee, quoted by the PPH.
We're so happy to see Dr. Joe Anderson, Chair of the Maine AAP Advocacy Committee, quoted by the PPH.
Public health officials and medical professionals urged lawmakers to keep the state’s vaccination laws, while parents who have chosen not to vaccinate their children argued the requirements prevent their families from accessing education.
Maine parents, health care workers again criticize bills to roll back vaccine requirements in schools
Two bills being considered by the Legislature's Education Committee would restore religious exemptions for school vaccinations and roll back school immunization requirements broadly.
www.pressherald.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you to all of the pediatricians, residents, and medical students who showed up to testify at yesterday's hearing.
We're so happy to see Dr. Joe Anderson, Chair of the Maine AAP Advocacy Committee, quoted by the PPH.
We're so happy to see Dr. Joe Anderson, Chair of the Maine AAP Advocacy Committee, quoted by the PPH.
Today, we wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thank you to our members for all they do to support Maine families & keep kids safe!
Pictured: President Dr. Brian Youth, VP Dr. Annie Coates, & Treasurer Dr. Jeff Stone.
Learn more: www.aap.org/en/patient-c...
#ChildAbusePrevention
Pictured: President Dr. Brian Youth, VP Dr. Annie Coates, & Treasurer Dr. Jeff Stone.
Learn more: www.aap.org/en/patient-c...
#ChildAbusePrevention
April 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today, we wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thank you to our members for all they do to support Maine families & keep kids safe!
Pictured: President Dr. Brian Youth, VP Dr. Annie Coates, & Treasurer Dr. Jeff Stone.
Learn more: www.aap.org/en/patient-c...
#ChildAbusePrevention
Pictured: President Dr. Brian Youth, VP Dr. Annie Coates, & Treasurer Dr. Jeff Stone.
Learn more: www.aap.org/en/patient-c...
#ChildAbusePrevention
Join us on 4/9 for Infant Safe Sleep in Maine, w/ Dr. Meredith Jackson who will:
⭐ Review data surrounding SUID
⭐ Discuss infant safe sleep, current practices, barriers, & quality improvement efforts
⭐ Emphasize local resources for providers & families
www.surveymonkey.com/r/InfantSafe...
⭐ Review data surrounding SUID
⭐ Discuss infant safe sleep, current practices, barriers, & quality improvement efforts
⭐ Emphasize local resources for providers & families
www.surveymonkey.com/r/InfantSafe...
April 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join us on 4/9 for Infant Safe Sleep in Maine, w/ Dr. Meredith Jackson who will:
⭐ Review data surrounding SUID
⭐ Discuss infant safe sleep, current practices, barriers, & quality improvement efforts
⭐ Emphasize local resources for providers & families
www.surveymonkey.com/r/InfantSafe...
⭐ Review data surrounding SUID
⭐ Discuss infant safe sleep, current practices, barriers, & quality improvement efforts
⭐ Emphasize local resources for providers & families
www.surveymonkey.com/r/InfantSafe...
There have been no reported cases of measles in Maine in 2025 –let’s keep it that way and ensure that Maine kids and adults stay healthy. Make sure your family and community are protected from measles outbreaks by getting the MMR vaccine. www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/i...
April 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
There have been no reported cases of measles in Maine in 2025 –let’s keep it that way and ensure that Maine kids and adults stay healthy. Make sure your family and community are protected from measles outbreaks by getting the MMR vaccine. www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/i...