COVID-19, vaccine and Pediatricians
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The American Academy of Pediatrics released its updated recommendations for vaccines on Tuesday, including Covid-19 shots for infants and young children – a break from the current US for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
The AAP’s other vaccine recommendations largely mirror those of ACIP. The new schedule also addresses recent updates on pentavalent meningococcal vaccine, the starting age of the human papilloma virus vaccine, and the removal of a hepatitis vaccine that is no longer available, according to the statement.
The AAP published its own vaccine schedule in a break from federal guidance. HHS secretary RFK Jr. took to social media to respond.
"The AAP urges every insurer to cover all the vaccines that are included in this immunization schedule," Kressley said. "AAP is committed to working with our partners at the local, state and federal levels to make sure every child, in every community has access to vaccines."
Kennedy Jr. AAP also updated recommendations for RSV and flu vaccines WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from U.S. government ...