We are excited to share that the 2026 Public Health Day is officially scheduled, and we encourage our partners, colleagues, and community members to mark their calendars. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon  at the Indiana Statehouse North Atrium , bringing together public health advocates from across the state. We invite you to share the information with your networks and help fill the Statehouse with blue and gold . Your participation and outreach help elevate the importance of...

Our goal is simple: to ensure that every child has access to books that reflect their world, offer a lens into other worlds, and spark confidence . This mission drives our work every day at the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Books can transform a child’s experience, nurture their sense of identity, and strengthen families. Early reading also makes a profound difference—children whose families begin reading together from the very start are better prepared for school and...

As you likely know, the CDC website now promotes false claims that vaccines may cause autism. There is no link between vaccines and autism. This false association has been thoroughly investigated and debunked multiple times. However, the element of doubt added by a formerly credible website may well result in patients having concerns about vaccines and autism. All major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Infectious...