Recent Press Releases

Pediatricians in Support of South Pasadena Tobacco Sales Ban (October 16, 2021) 

Pediatricians in Support of SBUSD Resolution No. 2021/2022-09 (September 23, 2021)

Pediatricians in support of LAUSD School Board Vaccine Mandate (September 9, 2021)  

Pediatricians Emphasize Importance of Masks and Vaccines for Children during Pandemic (September 1, 2021)

In The Media

Press Release: February 3, 2021

Press Release: February 9, 2021

Letter to Newsom/Ghaly: March 19, 2021

Press Release: September 1, 2021

Press Release: September 9, 2021

Press Release: September 23, 2021

Follow-up Interviews

NBC Los Angeles: ‘Enough is Enough’: Pediatrician Calls for Reopening Schools

La Opinion: ‘Las escuelas deben abrir de inmediato’

Spectrum News: Debate to Reopen Schools Safely Continues as Leaders Say Vaccine Not Needed

ABC 7 News: CDC, other experts argue schools can safely reopen before teachers are vaccinated

CBS Los Angeles: CDC Director: Teachers Do Not Have To Be Vaccinated For Schools To Safely Reopen

KCRW Podcast: Some pediatricians say kids can return to schools without all teachers vaccinated. LAUSD and UTLA disagree

LA Times Op-Ed: Kids are suffering. Follow the science and reopen schools now.

Prior Press Releases & Statements

September 16, 2020: School is the essential business of childhood
September 3, 2020: Local Pediatricians Dismayed that Children are NOT Being Prioritized

August 12, 2020. Press Release: Local Pediatricians Answer Common Questions About Reopening Schools
June 18, 2020. Position Statement: The American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 2 Condemns Attacks on Those Protecting Public Health
June 2, 2020. Press Release: Local Pediatricians Urge Collaborative Decision-Making About Reopening Schools