The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP) has a long history of advocating for Washington's children, their families, and their healthcare providers. The chapter also creates educational resources and provides professional support. Nearly 1000 pediatricians, including general pediatricians, sub-specialists and hospitalists, are members of the WCAAP.
The Chapter is governed by volunteer officers and a board of trustees and is staffed by an executive director, a lobbyist, and a community liaison.
Mission
The Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for the health and well-being of children and their families while supporting pediatricians in their development and practice.
April 23: Vaccine Myths, Parents & Modern Health Information
Seth Mnookin, author of The Panic Virus, and "Seattle Mama Doc" blogger Wendy Sue Swanson, a practicing pediatrician at the Everett Clinic and staff member at Seattle Children's Hospital will speak about vaccine myths at Town Hall Seattle, 4/23, 7:30-9:30pm...
New Vaccine Association Assessment Grid Available
The Washington Vaccine Association Assessment Grid, which lists the dosage-based assessments for vaccines covered by the state’s Childhood Vaccine Program, including the flu vaccine, has been updated...
Immunization Exemption Bill Becomes Effective on July 22nd
The WCAAP worked diligently with immunization stakeholders to pass a new law to help decrease preventable diseases in our state as well as lower Washington's exemption rate—which is one of the highest in the nation...
Dr. Meade was born in Illinois but moved to Washington State early in life. She attended both college and medical school at the University of Washington (working at Seattle Children's for a year in between) before deciding to take a break from the rain to do her residency at UCLA...
