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, archived newsletters, and member articles.
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Heplisav-B During February 2018 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Heplisav-B, a single antigen hepatitis B vaccine, administered as a 2-dose series (0, 1 month) for use in persons aged 18 years and older. ... READ MORE
AAP Leaders at the Border: Advocacy Update on Immigrant Child Health
Recent news headlines describing unsafe conditions that immigrant children are being exposed to at our southern border have alarmed us as they have many AAP members. Today, I will be at the border with AAP ... READ MORE
2nd Edition of “Wisconsin’s Blueprint for Children”
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has released the 2nd Edition of its 2019 Wisconsin Blueprint for Children. Download the 2019 June Blueprint for Children 2nd Edition The Blueprint outlines priorities and ... READ MORE
Suspect Measles? Isolate. Test. Report. Vaccinate.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has published a guide for medical personnel who suspect measles, including clinical protocols and state resources. Resources Wisconsin State Lab of Hygine (WSLH) - http://www.slh.wisc.edu/ Contact WSLH Customer Service ... READ MORE
Newborns and Infants Exposed to Opioids and their Mothers: Call for Focus Group and Interview Participants
CALL FOR FOCUS GROUP AND INTERVIEW PARTICIPANTS The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) seeks to improve the quality of care for newborns and infants prenatally exposed to opioids and their mothers. In support of this ... READ MORE
House Passage of American Dream and Promise Act of 2019: AAP Statement
The following is from a statement on 6/4/2019 from the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would offer long overdue stability ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Important-Measles Update Webcast On May 21, 2019, CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response held a webinar called “Most Measles Cases in 25 Years: Is This the End of Measles Elimination in the United States.” This webinar ... READ MORE
DHS: Take Action to Prevent Tick and Mosquito Bites
With the unofficial start of summer behind us, many Wisconsin residents are looking ahead to warmer weather and all the resources our state has to offer. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
CDC Letter To Health Care Providers-Adult MMR Vaccination CDC has a new “Dear Provider” letter to help clarify recommendations for adult MMR vaccination and assessing immunity. The letter addresses the following important points in more ... READ MORE
Child Health Groups Express Concern Over Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Numbers
Leading children's health and medical organizations are sounding the alarm; new data show that the number of children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) nationwide fell by about 840,000 in 2018. ... READ MORE
Measles Vaccination Clinics Opened by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has opened appointments for measles vaccination at 23 of its primary care locations. Whether a child currently has a Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin primary care doctor or not, families can go ... READ MORE
Drowning Prevention Social Media Storm May 23 – #DrowningPrevention
The AAP wants to raise awareness that drowning is the No. 1 cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4, and a leading cause of death among teens. Drowning can happen to any family, and ... READ MORE
Guide to Applying for Wisconsin’s Health, Nutrition, and Other Programs
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has updated the Guide to Applying for Wisconsin’s Health, Nutrition, and Other Programs, P-16091, to provide information about benefits available to people in Wisconsin, include helpful tips on information ... READ MORE
Bill Eliminating Personal Conviction Exemption Needs Co-Sponsors
On April 30, 2019, Rep. Gordon Hintz introduced LRB 0312, legislation that would eliminate the personal conviction waiver for state vaccination requirements. The bill needs broad bipartisan support to be introduced. Yesterday, WIAAP members joined hundreds of ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Wisconsin Infant Immunization Week and BigShots Winners Governor Evers proclaimed April 27—May 4, 2019, as Wisconsin Infant Immunization Week (WIIW). This week is a chance to highlight the importance of vaccinating our youngest children against ... READ MORE
AAP Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Research Funding
The following is a statement from Kyle Yasuda, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics "The American Academy of Pediatrics has been strong and clear: gun violence is a public health crisis. Pediatricians have been ... READ MORE
Wisconsin EMSC Pediatric Champions of the Year
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin's Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program has announced that the Fitch-Rona EMS and Barneveld Area Rescue have received the 2019 Pediatric Champion of the Year Awards. Staff at ... READ MORE
AAP Statement in Response to Poway, California, Synagogue Attack
AAP President Kyle E. Yasuda, MD, FAAP, issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attack that took place at a synagogue in Poway, California, on April 27: "On behalf of the American Academy ... READ MORE
Day of Action May 1st: Family First Prevention Services Act
On May 1, 2019, AAP chapters and pediatrician advocates are encouraged to participate in a day of action on Family First. This will be an opportunity to weigh in with state legislators during National Foster ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
Important Memo Regarding Parotitis Testing Please review a memo from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). This memo requests that an additional specimen ... READ MORE
Health Officials Encourage Vaccination Against Hepatitis A
In light of ongoing, significant outbreaks of hepatitis A throughout the country, state health officials are encouraging vaccination against the hepatitis A virus. Although there is not a current outbreak in Wisconsin, the state did ... READ MORE
Pompe Pilot Conclusion – WI State Laboratory of Hygiene
The following is an announcement from the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene In July 2017, we informed you of a Pompe disease newborn screening pilot project funded by the National Institutes of Health. As described ... READ MORE
Seven National Organizations Applaud Judge for Blocking Medicaid Work Requirements
In Kentucky and Arkansas, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled for the second time against taking Medicaid coverage away from people who do not meet work requirements. Judge James Boasberg ruled that employment conditions do ... READ MORE
Choosing to vaccinate: AAP PSA
Viruses are unpredictable and can cause serious complications even in healthy kids. In this video, Dr. Shelly Flais explains how vaccines are important to protect all children from harmful diseases. For more information, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/. ... READ MORE
Late-season second wave of influenza A/H3N2 activity
Wisconsin and many other states are experiencing a late-season second wave of influenza A/H3N2 activity. Current circulating H3N2 viruses can be divided into 3 main groups: 3C.2a, 3C.2a1 and 3C.3a The currently circulating 3C.2a and ... READ MORE
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