Policy Statements

2025 WIAAP Blueprint for Children Released

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has released the ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2025-10-10T11:57:29-05:00October 6, 2025|Adolescent Health, Advocacy, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, COVID-19, Disaster Preparedness, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, Immunizations, Mental Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral Health, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health, Racism and Equity, Refugee and Migrant Health, Safety, School Health, WI Legislative News, WIAAP News|

Statement on Vaccines and Autism by Key Wisconsin Public Health Advocates

Leading public health advocates in Wisconsin ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2025-09-29T16:56:46-05:00September 29, 2025|AAP, For Parents and Families, Immunizations, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health, WIAAP News|

Wisconsin Healthcare Professionals Support Gun Violence Awareness

As Wisconsin healthcare organizations concerned for the wellbeing of our patients and communities, ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2023-06-02T17:08:47-05:00June 2, 2023|Advocacy, Mental Health, Policy Statements, Public Health, Safety|

Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent Vaccinations

The FrameWorks Institute’s recent report, “Reframing the Conversation about Child and Adolescent ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2023-02-10T19:04:56-05:00February 10, 2023|AAP, Adolescent Health, Education, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, Immunizations, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

AAP: COVID-19 Testing Guidance

 COVID-19 Resources This guidance was developed to help pediatric practices determine ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2020-10-07T10:05:14-05:00October 6, 2020|AAP, COVID-19, Education, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health, Safety|

WIAAP, Wisconsin Health Stakeholders Support #SaferAtHome Extension

WIAAP joined the Wisconsin Medical Society and eleven other stakeholders in signing ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2020-04-17T18:03:55-05:00April 17, 2020|COVID-19, Disaster Preparedness, Education, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Policy Statements, Public Health, WI Legislative News, WIAAP News|

AAP Issues Guidance on Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

New AAP guidance released today addresses the care of infants whose mothers have suspected ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2020-04-03T14:33:50-05:00April 3, 2020|AAP, COVID-19, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Medicine, First 1,000 Days - EBCD, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Health, Policy Statements, Public Health|

AAP Statement Opposing New Federal Guidance on Medicaid

The following is a statement from AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP: "Today's guidance ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2020-01-31T15:11:54-05:00January 31, 2020|AAP, Advocacy, Federal Legislative News, Policy Statements, Public Health|

AAP Says Communities Must Be Ready to Care for Children During Potential Chemical and Biological Attacks

With children among the victims of chemical attacks and biological outbreaks in recent years, ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2020-01-30T11:42:22-05:00January 30, 2020|AAP, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Medicine, Environmental Health, Policy Statements, Safety|

2nd Edition of “Wisconsin’s Blueprint for Children”

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has released the 2nd Edition ... READ MORE

Kia Kjensrud2019-06-18T12:41:59-05:00June 18, 2019|Policy Statements, Public Health, WI Legislative News, WIAAP News|