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The Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has over 600 active members committed to improving the health and safety of Connecticut's children and supporting those who provide them care.

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Mission of the CT-AAP

To improve optimal, physical, mental, social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Connecticut.

Chapter News

Advocacy Alert – Connecting with Families’ Concerns Regarding Causes and Treatment of Autism

October 10, 2025

Given recent events, pediatricians across CT are hearing from families with questions and concerns regarding the causes and treatment of autism.

We wanted to provide some information you may find helpful when connecting with families:

Connecticut Expands Newborn Screening to Include Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) Effective July 1, 2025

June 20, 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, all infants born in Connecticut will be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) as part of the state’s routine newborn bloodspot screening panel.

What Pediatric Providers Need to Know:

Doctors Reassure Public That Vaccines Are Safe As Measles Outbreaks Return To US

April 1, 2025

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…

When you Should and Shouldn't Take Your Child to the Emergency Department

A Special Message to Parents...

When your child is ill or injured it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s pediatrician or go to the Emergency Department (+/- call 911). During the COVID-19 epidemic and social distancing, this decision is even more challenging.

Here is some guidance to parents/caregivers from pediatric emergency medicine specialty providers:

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