Follow Pediatricians for Trustworthy Content on Children’s Health

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As you read up on things that affect your child’s health, you may come across false rumors or outdated ideas—especially on the internet and social media. It’s important to find trustworthy, up-to-date information. That can be hard when the internet and social media can elevate falsehoods and products that claim to improve kids’ health. Pediatricians, on the other hand, chose their demanding profession because they care deeply about children and families.

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​   Dr. Tanya Altmann Pediatrician in California	@drtanyaaltmann @DrTanyaAltmann @drtanyaaltmann
​   Dr. Jennifer Arnold Neonatologist in Massachusetts​​	@jenarnoldmd​​ @jenarnoldmd​
Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez Primary Care Pediatrician in New York	​ @doctora_edith Healthy Children Podcast
​ Dr. Ari Brown Pediatrician in Texas	@aribrownmd @baby411book @aribrownmd
​Dr. Emzieees P​ediatrician​	​ @dr.emzieees
​ ​   Dr. Scott Hadland Pediatrician/Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Massachusetts	@drscotthadland @DrScottHadland @drscotthadland
​   Dr. Farida Kwaji Urgent Care Physician, Specialty Pediatrics in Georgia	@momiatricianmd @momiatricianmd​​
​   Dr. Meghan Martin Pediatric Emergency Physician in Florida	@dr.beachgem10 @drbeachgem10 @beachgem10
Dr. Tommy Martin Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician in Massachusetts	@dr.tommymartin Dr. Tommy Martin @dr.tommymartin
Dr. Ross Newman Pediatrician in Oregon	@dr_rossome Dr. Rossome @dr_rossome
Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka Pediatric Emergency Physician in Texas	@dr_norajiaka @Nkiruka.Orajiaka @dr_norajiaka @drnkeirukaorajiaka
Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie Pediatrician/Neonatologist in Pennsylvania	@drjopargabelinkiemd AAP Pediatrics On Call Podcast
Dr. Alok Patel Pediatric Hospitalist in California	@alokpatelmd @alokspatel
​ Dr. Leah Rappaport Pediatric Hospitalist from Massachusetts​	​@dr.leahrap ​ @Drleahrap​
Dr. Ilan Shapiro Pediatrician in California	@dr_shaps @DrShaps

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Keep in mind

It would be nice if false ideas about children's health came with warning labels—but until they do, make sure to check out your sources of information. If you don't already recognize or trust the original source of content, treat it with caution.

You can always talk with your child's doctor if you hear things that sound scary or suspicious or just make you want to learn more. The American Academy of Pediatrics—a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1930—brings pediatricians together to update their knowledge and work together on improving children's health and health care.

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