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AAP Defies CDC, Expands Vaccine Schedule for 2026

1/27/2026

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 childhood vaccine schedule, recommending immunizations against 18 diseases, including hepatitis A, B, and RSV.
The schedule diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reduced its recommendations to 11 diseases.
The AAP, backed by 12 medical organizations, criticizes the CDC's changes as politically motivated and lacking scientific backing, citing risks to children's health.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 childhood vaccine schedule, recommending immunizations against 18 diseases, including hepatitis A, B, and RSV.
The schedule diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reduced its recommendations to 11 diseases.
The AAP, backed by 12 medical organizations, criticizes the CDC's changes as politically motivated and lacking scientific backing, citing risks to children's health.