Wisconsin Chapter of the AAP

01/19/2026

Jan 30, 2026
12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6417660700968/WN_O7liA10QSMq46gK5H3WWEA #/registration

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids.

Join Dr. Jennifer Shu and Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatric in infectious diseases physician, for a practical conversation about vaccines.

The session will cover:
1) Ideal timing for childhood immunizations
2) Why some immunizations are recommended at specific ages
3) What to expect after immunization

Routine childhood immunizations are an important part of the path to lifelong health. Misinformation about vaccines has made it harder for families to know who or what to trust. Reliable, science-based guidance can help you make informed, confident choices for your kids. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medic...

01/14/2026

Here's a link to help sort out some of the headlines around the recent decision to change the childhood vaccine schedule. At the heart of it - talk to your pediatrician about it! They are eager to talk with you about any questions you have.

​AAP vs. Federal Vaccine Schedules: Learn what changed in the CDC’s 2026 immunization plan, why the American Academy of Pediatrics still recommends the full schedule, and what parents need to know to keep kids protected.

12/17/2025

Everyone's looking forward to spending time with friends and families this holiday season! Here are some tips to keep your kids healthy during this busy time. Enjoy!

Don't let respiratory viral illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 spoil your family's holiday fun. The best way to make sure your child's immune system can resist viral illness is to get the recommended vaccines and booster doses. And remember simple-but-effective ways to reduce the spread of...

11/18/2025

EDIT: Please see byheart.com for full details on the recall, including FAQ for customers and 24/7 hotline at 866-201-9069.

Can UPC: 85004496800
Anywhere Pack™ UPC: 85004496802

All ByHeart infant formula has been recalled due to possible contamination that may cause infant botulism.

STOP using all ByHeart canned formula and anywhere packs immediately.

Infant botulism may include: constipation, poor feeding, ptosis (drooping eyelid), sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered cry, generalized weakness, respiratory difficulty, and possibly respiratory arrest.

If your infant is experiencing symptoms related to infant botulism, contact a health care provider immediately.

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ByHeart fórmula infantil retirada del mercado.

Se ha retirado del mercado TODA la leche infantil ByHeart debido a una posible contaminación que podría causar botulismo infantil.

Deje de usar inmediatamente todas las fórmulas enlatadas y paquetes de ByHeart.

El botulismo infantil puede incluir: estreñimiento, mala alimentación, ptosis (párpado caído), pupilas lentas, tono muscular bajo, dificultad para ch**ar y tragar, llanto débil o alterado, debilidad generalizada, dificultad respiratoria y posiblemente paro respiratorio.

Si su bebé presenta síntomas relacionados con el botulismo infantil, póngase en contacto con un profesional de la salud inmediatamente.

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, past WIAAP president and longtime volunteer, for this distinctive honor! It is well-deserved and we appreciate all the unique talents you bring to enrich the lives of children and families in the state of Wisconsin.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, clinical professor of Human Development & Family Studies and the outreach faculty fellow for the UW Child Development Lab, who is the recipient of the 2025 Susan S. Aronson Early Education and Child Care Advocacy Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)! The award is AAP's national honor reserved for leaders who have made extraordinary, lasting contributions to the health and safety of young children.

What sets Navsaria apart is not just his leadership, but also his humility. He “walks his talk,” uplifting colleagues, creating opportunities for emerging pediatricians and advocating with clarity, compassion and heart. His work has strengthened early childhood systems, improved collaboration across health and education and ensured children’s well-being remains at the center of every conversation.

11/06/2025

9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will catch it if they are unvaccinated, have not had the disease before or have a problem with their immune system.

People with measles - a preventable disease - are contagious before they know they are sick. An infected person can spread measles easily to others 4 days before the rash appears, and they are still contagious 4 days after the rash appears.

If your child or other family members aren't fully vaccinated, please make an appointment today!

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....

09/09/2025

🚨 Youth mental health and substance use are deeply connected—yet often overlooked.

The CDC's new Free Mind campaign helps parents and teens understand this link and start open, supportive conversations at home.

Why it matters:
⚠️ Nearly 40% of teens say sadness keeps them from daily life.
⚠️ 75% of youth overdose deaths involve fentanyl.

Awareness is the first step—connection and support make the difference. 💙

👉 Learn more and find resources: cdc.gov/free-mind

Drug use and mental health challenges are connected. Discover tools to support teens and parents.

08/26/2025

Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and be a part of the Great Apple Crunch this year!

The Great Apple Crunch is an annual October event that promotes local food purchasing and encourages healthy eating during National Farm to School Month. For this simple event, schools, organizations, and households across Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest region commit to crunch into local apples in October. Last year, nearly two million participants crunched into locally grown apples across the Midwest region. The Great Apple Crunch is celebrated across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio.

One of the Crunch’s main goals is to celebrate seasonal foods and to generate excitement around local foods and agriculture. The event highlights farm-to-school and farm-to-institution sales, increases appetites for regionally and locally grown produce, and supports Wisconsin apple growers. The Crunch encourages Wisconsin schools and other institutions to increase local options in cafeterias, keeping local dollars in the community and benefiting local apple producers.

Extension provides schools, institutions, and producers with marketing resources, recipes, activities, education, and solutions to boost local food systems. Extension efforts are part of national and regional efforts to connect farms to schools and institutions.

Great Apple Crunch Crunch into an apple during National Farm to School Month to celebrate local producers and promote local fresh food and healthy eating.  5,772 kids ages 0-5 crunched in celebration with local apples in 2024 139,223 K-12 students crunched in celebration with local apples in 2024 9...

08/26/2025

September 1-7 each year is Workplace Lactation Week, and the 2025 theme is "A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere."

This theme emphasizes support in any work environment a parent occupies, meeting them where they are—whether they work in an office, a factory, remotely, in the field, or are traveling abroad. In the United States, a robust framework of federal, state, and local lactation laws now exists to guide organizations and truly support new parents. Key among these are the federal PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), all aimed at enhancing support and ensuring that working and pumping parents have the necessary protections and accommodations to thrive.

Through the link you'll find a host of information on events, social and print media, and other resources to promote better supports in diverse workplaces, including a lactation room contest if yours could use a bit of TLC!

Workplace Lactation Week

https://www.healthyhorizons.com/blogs/blog/workplace-lactation-week

📢 We're thrilled to officially announce the theme for the 3rd Annual Workplace Lactation Week™ 2025: A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere! This is an international call to action to ensure breastfeeding parents have the resources they need to thrive at work. 🌍🤱

Discover how you can participate and support this global movement. All the information you need is on our updated webpage: https://www.healthyhorizons.com/blogs/blog/workplace-lactation-week

Join us in building a more supportive future for families in the United States and worldwide!

Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers & Corporate Lactation Programs U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Health Equity, Education and Research CDC

08/14/2025

"A number of us became increasingly concerned about the erosion of vaccine policy in the United States and began a conversation about what our options were. The views of the current secretary of health and human services have been well known to everyone for decades, and we don’t agree with the secretary’s position on vaccine safety and effectiveness. But we listened very carefully during the confirmation hearings to what he said. We hoped that we would not be in this position. We hoped that he would not emphasize anti-vaccine views as part of his role. When it became increasingly clear that was the direction the HHS was going, we had to sue. The firing of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was a key pivot point for us. The rationale for the firing was that the existing committee members were somehow partisan or political and therefore suspect, and that’s false. This was a group of experts in pediatric infectious disease and epidemiology. These were not partisans, these were not political people, these were experts. They just didn’t agree [with Kennedy]. And that’s not a sufficient basis [for their removal]."

The American Academy of Pediatrics takes a stand against RFK Jr.’s actions.

07/15/2025

*** NEW Fact Sheet from the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (click through the document link to download)! ***

Extracurriculars and Children's Mental Health

Kids who participate in extracurricular activities such as lessons, sports, afterschool clubs, or community service tend to have better mental health. Extracurriculars are organized activities that teach important life skills like teamwork, interpersonal communication, and stress management, which in turn bolster kids’ well-being and improve their lifetime outcomes. Extracurriculars - organized through school or a community based organization - also increase belonging, an essential ingredient for mental well-being.

06/27/2025

"It doesn't matter who you voted for, where you live, or what you believe; you and your child will always get my best. And if you choose not to give your child a vaccine and they end up in the ER with a preventable illness, it will devastate me, knowing it was avoidable. But I will fight for them with everything I have; I've done it before.

"As lies spread from the top down, you will hear more politicized noise, and your confusion may grow. But you will also hear us, your pediatricians, speaking clearly: Vaccines will keep your child healthy."

Click through for Dr. Higgins' full letter.

Healthy Children Healthy Children.org en español American Academy of Pediatrics

Here's why pediatricians recommend vaccines with confidence. As misinformation comes from the highest levels, they will continue to be there for you to support important parenting decisions.​