THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS IS TO OBTAIN OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL, HEALTH FOR ALL INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS. THE ACADEMY SEEKS TO PROMOTE THIS GOAL BY ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO MEET THE OVERALL HEALTH NEEDS OF INFANTS, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS, BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND COUNSEL TO PARENTS AND OTHE…