The AAP has released a new vaccine schedule for children that includes updated guidance on RSV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines. Recent changes in CDC COVID vaccine policies by RFK Jr. prompted a lawsuit from the AAP and other medical bodies, citing potential harms to children. This marks a significant departure from CDC recommendations, showcasing the growing influence of anti-vaccine advocates. The updated AAP schedule is the first in decades to not align with CDC guidance, reflecting ongoing tensions in vaccination policy.
In July, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and five other governing medical bodies filed a lawsuit against RFK Jr. and HHS for 'acting arbitrarily and capriciously' when changing those COVID vaccine policies, which the authority said would certainly cause harm to children nationwide.
The 'Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2025,' was published today in the AAP's clinical guidebook for pediatricians.
This marks the first time in decades that the AAP's vaccine guidance is not in step with that of the CDC, coming at a time when anti-vaccine advocates have unprecedented power within the government.
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