West Virginia Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics

03/30/2026

The AAP schedule is updated annually to provide the latest, trusted guidance on when children and teens should receive each vaccine. This year 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations—including the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists—formally endorsed AAP’s schedule. This year’s schedule includes recommendations for protection against 18 serious diseases, including RSV, hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza and meningococcal disease.

Your pediatrician cares about your child’s health and development. if you have any questions about vaccines or the AAP’s recommended immunization schedule, or visit Healthy Children: http://bit.ly/47uPeue

03/11/2026

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West Virginia Legislature House of Delegates THANK YOU! House Bill 5691 passed 90-4! It directs JUUL settlement funds to youth va**ng prevention! Now it’s the Senate’s turn to vote for this vital investment to keep our kids from growing into adults addicted to deadly to***co products!

02/24/2026

Yesterday our WV AAP members spent the day hearing from policy experts and advocating for children at the WV Capitol! 💙💛 Thanks to all who attended!

02/18/2026

From the moment your baby is born, their incredible immune system is working non-stop to recognize and respond to viruses. One of the first things they may encounter is hepatitis B, which moms can unknowingly pass to their babies during delivery. That’s why the hepatitis B vaccine is the first one most babies receive.

Learn more today by visiting Healthy Children: https://bit.ly/4qER3vh

02/10/2026

👏🏻 Great news for WV infants and families!

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The first breast milk depot in West Virginia had a ribbon cutting Monday at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital, giving mothers easier access to donated breast milk …

01/26/2026

We appreciate leaders who are helping elevate maternal mental health as a critical issue for families in West Virginia 💙

01/17/2026

West Virginia pediatricians and family physicians issued a joint statement following federal reclassifications of the childhood immunization schedule, affirming their commitment to established routine vaccine schedules.

01/15/2026

West Virginia is currently a leader in protecting kids from preventable diseases like measles—let’s keep it that way!

We’re calling on our lawmakers to maintain our state’s effective immunization policy.

Help us keep our schools and daycares safe. Sign the petition today!🛡️

Protect kids: Keep WV's effective child care and school immunization policy

01/06/2026

Babies go through ages and stages, and their immune system does, too. Vaccines work best when your child’s body is ready to learn and respond, and birth is the best time for the first hepatitis B vaccine. It stops a virus that leads to chronic liver disease and gives your baby the gift of a longer, healthier life.

If you have questions about the hepatitis B vaccine, talk with your pediatrician or visit Healthy Children.org: https://bit.ly/4biwjp5 🛡️

12/18/2025

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, and it can be especially serious for babies and young children. Fortunately, measles is a vaccine-preventable illness.

Read the full breakdown from Healthy Children to learn the most effective ways to protect your family.🛡️

Measles is caused by a virus that can spread easily through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs and someone nearby inhales the infected droplets. It can also be transmitted by direct contact with fluids from the nose or mouth of an infected person. This article is available in several....

11/20/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

11/18/2025

Don’t wait! Schedule your child’s immunizations today to keep them protected. If you’re unsure which vaccines they need, for expert guidance.