Pediatric Patient Education™
Expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Welcome
Pediatric Patient Education is a comprehensive online library of patient handouts spanning from birth through young adulthood published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Download a free sample handout
Download a list of handouts (PDF)
E-mail: patiented@aap.org
News & Highlights
Baby Formula Shortages (AAP Updates 5/19/22 & 5/20/22)
- News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Urges White House, Congress to Take Comprehensive, Urgent Action to Address Infant Formula Shortage
- AAP News: AAP experts offer advice on how pediatricians can help parents through formula shortage
- HealthyChildren.org: With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any? (updated 5/20/22)
- Pediatric Patient Education: A new handout will be added to the online library. Download a preview PDF in English (updated 5/20/22) and Spanish (updated 5/23/22).
Guidance on Providing Pediatric Well-Care During COVID-19: Guidance on the continued provision of health care, specifically well-child care and timely immunizations, for newborns, infants, children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit: Use the resources in this toolkit to share the message that the vaccine is safe and effective and encourage all children and adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them.
Pediatric Patient Education Updates: Handouts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Well-Child Visit Handouts
Parent and patient handouts from the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit, 2nd Edition, covering well-child visits from birth to age 21.
COVID-19 Handouts
This collection of patient education handouts addresses common questions and concerns from parents and caregivers about COVID-19.
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.