Table 1 Key recommendations for pediatricians and pediatric residents using social media platforms

1. To clearly detail professional belonging, declaring the status of pediatricians or pediatric residency to be more trustable from patients and their families.

2. To guarantee high standards of ethics and professionalism, discussing every disclosure on content created, such as advertisement purpose, or conflicts of interest.

3. To combat misinformation, providing only evidence-based medicine, always showing the references and how to obtain more information on the topic.

4. Producing highly accurate, understandable, and actionable content, following validated scales and guidelines.

5. Sharing and promoting public health resources on important topics promoted by national and international scientific societies, such as vaccinations.