


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.
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.

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...
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...
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...