Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

If you're looking to donate to a local organization that makes an impact on Montana's children, considering giving to Montana AAP!

mtpeds.org/donation

Our office is closed for the next two days for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We wish you and your family safe and fun gatherings this weekend!

November is .

If diabetes goes untreated, high blood glucose can damage the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nervous system. The two most common forms of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2, which can occur at any age but children are most likely to be diagnosed with Type 1.

The national American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Children offer resources and information on childhood diabetes: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/Pages/Diabetes.aspx

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RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under 1. We’re in RSV season (Oct–Mar), and with holiday gatherings ahead, it’s important to know there are two ways to protect little ones:
• RSV vaccine — for pregnant people in the 3rd trimester and adults 65+
• RSV antibody shot — for infants under 8 months whose mother didn’t get the vaccine during pregnancy, and high-risk infants 9–19 months

Both help protect babies from severe RSV during the months they’re most at risk.

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National American Academy of Pediatrics and Healthy Children offer some tips on how to make the most out of screen time with your child!

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Screen time for young children can be a lot more educational when you watch, sing and play along with your child! Co-viewing media with your child allows you to monitor what they’re watching and helps you learn and decide which shows are worth your child’s time and attention. Here are a few tips for co-viewing. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48Y90Qr

According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the remainder of November's SNAP benefits were issued over the weekend. Those receiving SNAP will receive regularly scheduled benefits starting in December.

EBT card holders are encouraged to check their card balances. For more information, visit: https://dphhs.mt.gov/HCSD/SNAP

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services recently issued a recall of two specific lots of ByHeart Infant Formula.

Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")

Parents and caregivers should immediately stop feeding infants the recalled ByHeart formula.

Parents should seek immediate medical attention for their child if they exhibit symptoms of infant botulism.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/3K52Gwm


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Partial SNAP payments are set to begin this week and into next week.

In Montana, 7% of the population gets SNAP benefits and 63% of those benefits go to families with children (approximately 49,000 children!)

As the government reopens, it's not clear if and when full November SNAP payments will be made. MTAAP continues to advocate for full and timely SNAP payments, and additionally calls on Montanans to support their communities if they're able to help:

Resources
Billings365.com Billings Snaps Back Food Drive
Montana Food Bank Network - MFBN: https://mfbn.org/get-involved/

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Free Parent Webinar Tomorrow (11/14) at 11 a.m. Mountain Time!

Food allergies affect millions of kids—about one in every 13 children—and can be a source of worry and stress for families. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org, along with special guest expert Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo, a pediatric allergist and immunologist, for a practical conversation about recognizing, managing, and even helping prevent allergic reactions. Register now to reserve your virtual seat at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517593406451/WN_NUnuX8PiQmeHxcGcKFn93w #/registration

With the colder weather rolling in, keep these car seat safety tips in mind from Healthy Children and the American Academy of Pediatrics!

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Flu season is officially here, and with the colder months comes an increase of respiratory viruses such as flu, COVID, RSV.

Last year, Montana saw 1,000 hospitalizations and 65 deaths from flu alone. The best way to be prepared is by getting vaccinated.

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