WIAAP works to keep you informed of the latest in pediatric news. Among our regularly featured updates, check back here for the latest articles on breaking clinical news, legislative appeals and Day of Action notifications, and member articles.
Childhood Vaccination Recommendations
WIAAP and Immunize Wisconsin (IMWI) have issued a position statement, "Childhood Vaccination Recommendations and the August 10, 2026 Executive Order," addressing the recent EO, "Delivering Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for Americans." The executive... READ MORE
DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Iowa and Lafayette Counties
DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Iowa and Lafayette Counties Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Please share broadly... READ MORE
Care4Kids Is Expanding
Care4Kids connects youth who experience out-of-home care with Wisconsin Medicaid coverage, plus tailored health care planning to help them get the most out of their benefits. With access to a health care coordinator, Care4Kids members get... READ MORE
Adolescent & Young Adult Health Chapter Champion Recruitment Deadline: September 1, 2026
The following is part of an announcement issued today, July 14, 2026, by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Adolescent & Young Adult Health Chapter Champion Recruitment Deadline: September 1, 2026 Position Description Position: Adolescent... READ MORE
Action Alert: Submit Comments on Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Rules by July 13
The information below has been adapted from materials developed by The Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA), it is shared with permission. Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Rules Implications for Public Health On May 29, 2026,... READ MORE
Food Security and Child Health in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) affirms the critical importance of restoring SNAP funding to levels prior to the passage of H.R.1. to maintain adequate support on both national and... READ MORE
WIAAP Joins More Than 130 Organizations Expressing Alarm Over Proposed Changes to ACIP Charter
In response to the revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 9, more than 130 organizations, including WIAAP and Immunize Wisconsin,... READ MORE
Federal Advocacy Training on Global Early Childhood Development
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) invites you to apply for the Federal Advocacy Training on Global Early Childhood Development, taking place Monday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the AAP Office in Washington,... READ MORE
Wisconsin Health Leaders Affirm Childhood Immunization as Standard of Care
Wisconsin’s leading health care organizations and associations have issued a joint statement reaffirming that routine childhood immunization, as outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), remains the standard of care for children across... READ MORE
Registration is Open! May 4th Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) Conference
Registration is Open! May 4, 2026, 7:30am-4:30pm In-person at The Pyle Center, UW-Madison, and virtually Learn about current recommendations and best practices for identifying and managing congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and to discover what's new... READ MORE
Postpartum Benefits Extended to 12 Months in Wisconsin
WIAAP and many, many partners and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have advocated for several sessions to pass this legislation that will extend critical postpartum benefits... READ MORE
Webinar Series: Resilience for Professionals Exposed to Vicarious Trauma
The Keeping Kids Alive Team is excited to bring their partners this training entitled, Resilience for Professionals Exposed to Vicarious Trauma. The training provides a brief overview of child fatality review, followed by a... READ MORE
DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison Dane County have confirmed a case of measles in a resident of Dane... READ MORE
AAP Releases 2026 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
The following is part of an announcement issued today, January 26, 2026, by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This continues with the Academy’s long-standing history of issuing vaccine recommendations. Please share broadly in... READ MORE
Transition to Adulthood for Children with Disabilities
For families who have children with disabilities or special health care needs, their child’s 18th birthday is more consequential than most. It often comes with new choices and important decisions to make, new programs... READ MORE
Community Advocacy Roadmap Series
The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Community Pediatrics Training Initiative (CPTI) has created an engaging webinar series designed to introduce pediatricians to the principles and practices of community-level advocacy. Guided by the newly... READ MORE
Community of Practice on ASD/DD
The following is an announcement from the Waisman Center. Save the Date! February 24, 2026 9:00am-11:00am via Zoom Registration is open for the February 24th Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder... READ MORE
Get Kids Ready: New School Readiness Program
Starting in 2026, Get Kids Ready will be a new, free program for 4-year-olds in child care to get school readiness instruction at their child care provider. This new program will enhance school readiness... READ MORE
DHS Continues to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose within 24 Hours of Birth
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth for all newborns and today issued... READ MORE
AAP PMHEC Anxiety and Depression ECHO
Call for Applications – AAP PMHEC Anxiety and Depression ECHO The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Mental Health Education Center (PMHEC) is recruiting pediatricians and other pediatric clinicians to join in... READ MORE
WI Cancer Collaborative Survivorship Mini-Grant
The Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative is now accepting applications from organizations seeking mini grants up to $5,000 for activities that offer psychosocial support to cancer survivors (such as support groups or survivorship classes, including... READ MORE
Hepatitis B Birth Dose Initiative
The following is an announcement from The Vaccine Integrity Project. The Vaccine Integrity Project is conducting an independent review of the scientific evidence supporting the long-standing recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth.... READ MORE
Leadership Opportunity: District CATCH Facilitator position
The mission of the AAP Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Program is to support pediatricians to collaborate within their communities to advance the health of all children. Our vision is that every child... READ MORE
AAP ECHO Autism: Primary Care
Now Accepting Applications AAP ECHO Autism: Primary Care The AAP National Rural Adolescent and Child Health (NRACH) ECHO Training Center, in collaboration with ECHO Autism Communities, is now recruiting pediatric primary care clinicians for... READ MORE
Annual RSV and COVID-19 Letter Now Available
The annual RSV and COVID-19 letter signed by Dr. James Conway, Dr. Jonathan Temte, and Dr. Ryan Westergaard, is now available. In case you missed it, the annual influenza letter is also... READ MORE
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