Welcome to the official Web site of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  We are an organization of more than 300 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find information regarding the Academy's many programs and activities, our policies and guidelines, our publications and other child health resources, and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.

Please note that this Web site contains general information regarding children from birth through age 21 and that we cannot respond to individual requests from parents regarding the personal medical concerns of their children. Your family pediatrician is the best source for that information.