Michigan Chapter American Academy Of Pediatrics

04/23/2026

They did not have any public exposure sites to share at the time this article was written. They said if they do identify any, that information will be posted on miottawa.org/measles.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/ottawa-county-confirms-first-measles-case-in-over-30-years-west-mis-first-of-the-year/69-4581a339-3cbf-4700-92ae-b5a6b55ca4c0

Ottawa County confirmed its first measles case in over 30 years. The Michigan Department of Health is working to notify people who may have been exposed.

04/21/2026

Tsao said the increase in ticks and Lyme disease should not scare anyone from enjoying the outdoors, but it’s important to know where to look and how to keep yourself safe.

If you see a tick, whether it bit you or not, you should hold onto it, take a picture, and report it to the health department.

04/16/2026

Rotavirus, a seasonal virus similar to influenza, has been rising across the U.S. since January. With infection rates higher now than this time last year, doctors have fresh concerns that declining vaccinations could lead to more severe illness and a higher surge in the coming years.

Rotavirus is highly contagious, fast-moving and especially dangerous for babies and young children. Doctors worry declining vaccination rates could lead to more hospitalizations.

04/15/2026

This week, eight MIAAP members joined nearly 400 other AAP members and visited Washington DC to advocate for child health with the American Academy of Pediatrics during AAP Advocacy Conference 2026. Our members were able to meet with staff in the offices of Senators Peters and Slotkin, as well as with the staff from offices representing Michigan Districts 04, 05, 06, 08, and 11. Some members ended their day with a meeting with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) who expressed excitement for our Chapter's presence on the Hill!

Photo (left to right): Aleezay Khan BS, Rachel Hollander MD, Kenghia Billings MD, Joseph Fakhoury MD (President MIAAP), Kelly Huggett MD, Molly O'Shea MD, Katelan Panetta DO, Yan Qi MD

04/14/2026

A message from our President , Joe Fakhoury, MD from D.C. while he’s advocating for children’s health!

You too can advocate right here in Michigan on May 28th. Register for MIAAP Advocacy Day now!
https://www.miaap.org/advocacyday

04/10/2026

The AAP is urgently requesting access to a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, to ensure immigrant children are receiving crucial medical care.

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/34772?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA_OnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall_FRI_April10_2026?autologincheck=redirected

04/09/2026

Pediatricians, residents and medical students — your voice matters. Join us for Advocacy Day and take the opportunity to speak directly with legislators about the issues in children’s healthcare that matter most to you. 🏛️🩺

This is your chance to make an impact beyond the clinic and help shape the future of pediatric care. Register at www.miaap.org/advocacyday

04/09/2026

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is hosting their annual Partners in Pediatric Care CME conference on Friday, May 8. In person and virtual options available. PIPC is a course designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in primary, specialty, and acute care for children with acute or chronic conditions.

To view the agenda, cost and register for the conference, click here: https://umich.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=81835

04/08/2026

Members in the news! MIAAP Board Resident Representative Michal Ruprecht published an article with CNN about the current administration's immigration policies and how they are impacting doctors.

Trump administration policy changes are putting a growing number of immigrant doctors in limbo. Some hospitals have already lost doctors, a loss felt across the communities they serve.

04/07/2026

For the third week of March, federal data shows that 7.5% of tests were positive for RSV — significantly higher than the 5% test positivity rate at this time last year and even lower rates from the few years before that.

Respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to spread later into the spring than usual, driving most states to extend the window for RSV immunizations for eligible infants and toddlers.

04/02/2026

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.

03/27/2026

Michigan is recording its first measles case in a child under 5 as the Washtenaw County outbreak reaches seven confirmed cases. All have occurred in unvaccinated individuals, leaving one person hospitalized.

The Washtenaw County outbreak has seven confirmed cases and one hospitalization. Officials are asking that anyone unvaccinated or not already immune to measles stay away from others for a full 21 days after exposure.