All policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics automatically
expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before
that time. Additional policies from the American Academy of Pediatrics may be
found in the Red Book ® and other AAP manuals.
Organizational principles to guide and define the child
health care system and/or improve the health of all children
Guidance for the clinician in rendering pediatric care
Background information to support Academy policy
Evidence-based decision-making tools for managing common
pediatric conditions
Reproducible handouts for parents that provide important
health messages based on AAP policy statements.
