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Update: Ineffective DTaP Vaccines Manufactured and Distributed in China
The following is an announcement from the CDC's Immigrant, Refugee and Migrant Health Branch. We are providing the following guidance regarding ineffective DTaP vaccines manufactured and distributed in China. The guidance primarily affects immigrants coming ... READ MORE
Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care designed to help children reach their full potential
At a meeting today in the Wisconsin Dells, more than 400 behavioral health professionals furthered their commitment to Wisconsin’s Children’s System of Care, a Department of Health Services (DHS) initiative to enhance the public behavioral ... READ MORE
Adolescent Immunization Update and the 16-year-old Platform
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT More information and online registration here. Sharon G. Humiston, MD, MPH, FAAP, IAC's associate director for research, will present a one-hour webinar titled "Adolescent Immunization ... READ MORE
CDC Guidance to Travelers as Influenza Season Nears
Reports in the news media of airline passengers with influenza are a reminder that the influenza season in the United States is fast approaching, and people who are sick should protect themselves—and others—by not traveling. ... READ MORE
Staying Emotionally Healthy When Disaster Strikes
DHS shares coping tips for people affected by recent floods and severe storms As parts of the state continue to face new and extended flooding conditions, it is important to remember to take care of ... READ MORE
Information Regarding Vaccines During Flooding
Healthcare Clinics Impacted By Flooding Local health departments or health care providers impacted by the flooding should follow their Emergency Vaccine Storage, Handling, and Transportation Preparedness plan. For more information, review the CDC's Vaccine Storage ... READ MORE
Senate Advances Health Spending Bill
Last night, the Senate voted 85-7 to advance an $857 billion spending package, which included the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education appropriations bills. The Department of Health and Human ... READ MORE
FDA: E-cig Liquids No Longer Marketed in Child-Friendly Packaging
All 17 companies that received an FDA warning letter in May have ceased marketing e-cigarette liquids with packaging resembling child-friendly food products, such as candies, cookies and juice boxes, the FDA said. "Even as we ... READ MORE
ACTION ALERT: Identification and Management of Dyslexia – Act by August 28th
Wisconsin has assembled a multi-disciplinary Joint Legislative Study Committee on Identification and Management of Dyslexia. The Committee met for the first time on Monday, July 9, 2018, hearing testimony and asking questions of presenters Dr. Dan ... READ MORE
#HopeActLiveWI: Grants Awarded to Prevent Opioid Abuse
Seventy community coalitions have been awarded grants from the Wisconsin Department Health Services (DHS) to support their work preventing opioid abuse. “Prevention works,” says DHS Director of Opioid Initiatives Paul Krupski. “It starts with communities ... READ MORE
Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool for Health Care Facilities
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to announce the new release of a tool titled, “Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool for Health Care Facilities”. This tool was inspired by discussions within ... READ MORE
Attn: Clinical Laboratories and Health Care Providers
FYI / AmniSure ROM Test Recall and Adverse Events The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a news release about serious adverse events related to the improper use of tests intended as an aid in detecting ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Public Psychiatry Network Teleconference
The Wisconsin Public Psychiatry Network Teleconference is open to all people interested in learning more about behavioral health topics. Sessions are held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every other Thursday. There is no cost ... READ MORE
Considerations for Children with ASD/DD: Promoting Literacy is Key to Early Brain Development
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Collaborative Special Education Supports and Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities hosts its fall gathering on Thursday, September 6, at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. ... READ MORE
AAP Urges State and Justice Departments to Prohibit Publishing of Firearm Schematics
The American Academy of Pediatrics expresses concern following recent reports about the possibility that individuals may be able to print their own "3-D" guns as of August 1. According to press reports, the State Department has settled ... READ MORE
A Message from the AAP President on Family Separation and Detention
The following is a letter from Colleen Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She can be reached via Twitter @AAPPres. Dear AAP Member: As I shared in my ... READ MORE
AAP Issues Policy Statement on Fruit Juice in Infants, Children and Adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a policy statement about fruit juice, citing current recommendations for all ages. Juice historically has been recommended by physicians for everything from increasing vitamin C consumption to aiding with ... READ MORE
Administrative Rule Ch. DHS 145 – Control of Communicable Diseases Revision Approved
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that revisions to Chapter 145 of DHS Administrative Code have received final legislative approval. Chapter DHS 145 was promulgated to establish a surveillance system for the purpose ... READ MORE
National AHEC—School Nurses’ Role within HPV Vaccine Uptake: A Model for Interprofessional Collaboration
This webinar will provide an in-depth review of school nurses’ HPV vaccine knowledge and attitudes, along with their perception of their role as opinion leaders for the HPV vaccine and their professional practice in providing ... READ MORE
Some Common Food Additives May Pose Health Risks to Children
A new policy statement in the August 2018 issue of Pediatrics from the AAP Council on Environmental Health entitled “Food Additives and Child Health” recommends increased food safety requirements to better protect exposure to chemicals ... READ MORE
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) as a Reportable Condition in Wisconsin
The following is an announcement from the State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases. On July 1, 2018, changes to Chapter 145 of the Department of Health Services (DHS) Administrative Code became effective, including the addition of ... READ MORE
Webinar – Hurricanes and Storms: From Preparedness to Recovery, Strategies for a Brighter Future
With a recognized increase in the number and severity of natural and other types of disasters, pediatric health care providers are in a critical position to assist in all aspects of hurricane preparedness, response, and ... READ MORE
Wisconsin Child Abuse Network (WI CAN) Educational Series
The WI CAN Educational Series consists of statewide, web-based lectures and case-based discussions on various topics related to child maltreatment delivered and led by subject matter experts. The target audience consists of physicians, advanced practice ... READ MORE
House Passes Bill to Improve Safety, Efficacy of OTC Drugs for Children
This week the House of Representatives passed the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 (H.R. 5333) by a voice vote. This legislation makes changes to the over-the-counter (OTC) drug approval process. The ... READ MORE
DPH Information Update: Wisconsin Immunization Program
Programmatic Activities Staffing Update The Immunization Program has had several new additions to our staff in the past few weeks. We are pleased to introduce the following individuals: Abby Klemp, Epidemiologist Abby will be ... READ MORE
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