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Youth Tobacco Cessation: Considerations for Clinicians
The AAP has created a brief, practical guide designed to support pediatricians and other pediatric health clinicians in screening patients for tobacco use and providing behavioral and pharmacological support to help youth quit. The resource uses ... READ MORE
DHS Now Tracking SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern B.1.617.2, the Delta Variant
COVID-19 Resources With the addition of new variant of concern, DHS urges vaccination to combat COVID-19 Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released new information about the newest variant of concern(link is external), ... READ MORE
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Tips to Prevent Sunburn
Warm, sunny days are wonderful. It's good for children and adults to spend time playing and exercising outdoors, and it's important to do so safely. While many families rely on sunscreen as their go-to ... READ MORE
Face Masks
COVID-19 Resources The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly endorses the use of safe and effective infection control procedures to protect children and adolescents. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, effective infection ... READ MORE
COVID-19 and Trauma Informed Care Collective Trauma 101
Learn from a panel of experts what collective trauma is, how the trauma of COVID-19 has impacted children, how to recognize signs of this impact, when someone should seek professional help, ... READ MORE
Developmental Surveillance and Screening Patient Care Page on AAP.org
The AAP launched a new web page on AAP.org focused on developmental surveillance and screening based on recommendations from the AAP clinical report, “Promoting Optimal Development: Identifying Infants and Young Children with Developmental Disabilities Through ... READ MORE
Wisconsin EMSC launches Pilot for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
When sending children to school, the topic of safety is always a priority. When a medical emergency arises, especially for children and youth with special health care needs, immediate and age-appropriate care is necessary for ... READ MORE
Pediatric Readiness: Every Child, Every Day
Pediatric Readiness: Every Child, Every Day Wednesday, May 19, at 2 pm ET This webinar—featuring remarks from Michael Warren, MD, MPH, FAAP, Associate Administrator, Maternal and Child Health, Health Resources and Services Administration—will provide an overview of ... READ MORE
Needs Assessment for Pediatric Healthcare Providers to Increase Vaccination Uptake
The Supporting Pediatric healthcare Providers to Increase Vaccination Uptake project funded nine chapters for the purpose to build capacity to ensure high immunization coverage levels for vaccine preventable diseases. This project developed the AAP Supporting ... READ MORE
Forecasted Funding Opportunities in Adolescent Health
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Adolescent Health Program will be announcing five separate funding opportunities this spring/summer for the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE), and Rape ... READ MORE
DHS Transitions to VaccineFinder
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will begin using VaccineFinder to help people more easily locate available vaccine providers who are open to the public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched ... READ MORE
Update to the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Program Manual
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has updated the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Manual with changes to stay current with evolving state policy. Changes include but are not limited to: Requirements and processes ... READ MORE
Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5
On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers and DHS announced everyone age 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, 2021. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most ... READ MORE
Diagnosed Conditions and Atypical Development Guidance for Wisconsin’s Birth to 3 Program
A correction has been made to the Diagnosed Conditions and Atypical Development Guidance for Wisconsin's Birth to 3 Program, P-00893. Very low birth weight is now defined as 1,500 g or 3.31 lbs. This correction ... READ MORE
American Academy of Pediatrics: New Resources Help Make the Most Out of the Telehealth Visits with Pediatricians
Pediatricians use phone and video visits with patients as a safe complement to office visits Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatricians realized they were going to need more ways to connect safely with their patients. ... READ MORE
American Academy of Pediatrics Outlines Ethical Considerations for Pediatricians Who Use Social Media: Clinical Report
Social media can be a powerful tool to share information and communicate, but presents challenges, too. Social media has become a valuable and universal way to communicate in today’s society, and pediatricians have long recognized ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Immunization Program Update
The following is an update from Wisconsin Immunization Program. Vaccine Shipping Delay The widespread severe weather in many states caused delays in vaccine shipments this week. For example, Wisconsin had a total of nine orders ... READ MORE
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 schools
Schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities. They provide safe, supportive learning environments for students and employ teachers and other staff. With the beginning of the fall term 2020, K-12 schools have variably ... READ MORE
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS‐C) is a rare, but serious complication associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is causes parts of the body can become inflamed. This could include inflammation of the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, ... READ MORE
STAR Center Resources and Newsletter
The STAR Center offers free technical assistance to pediatric health care providers seeking to improve early childhood screening, referral, and follow-up in their practice or health care system. Whether you are just getting started or ... READ MORE
AAP EQIPP Course: Immunizations—Strategies for Success
EQIPP immunization course is designed to: Identify immunization rates in your practice Uncover barriers to immunization delivery systems Provide techniques to overcome those barriers This course is free to AAP members and is eligible for ... READ MORE
WIAAP Urges Continuation of the Governor’s Masking Order
WIAAP Urges Continuation of the Governor's Masking Order WIAAP strongly supports continuation of Governor Tony Evers’ latest masking order as a tool to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We oppose Senate Joint Resolution 3, which would nullify ... READ MORE
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS GUIDANCE: THE COVID-19 VACCINE IS SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ALL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE
The sooner younger children can be included in research, the better, as widespread vaccinations will help protect communities. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges all eligible adults and teens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as ... READ MORE
DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1
Today, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced future groups that will be eligible tentatively beginning March 1, 2021. Groups are being prioritized due to an increased risk of exposure or vulnerability to COVID-19 and ... READ MORE
Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #104 and Emergency Order #1 establishing a new statewide public health emergency and face coverings requirement, respectively, as the state continues to expand vaccination distribution across ... READ MORE
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