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Pediatricians sue Trump administration to halt a nearly $12 million cut in federal grants
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Key FactsAAP Urges COVID Shots for Toddlers Amid CDC Disagreement
Aug 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 to 23 months, diverging from CDC guidance.

  • This advice is included in the AAP's annual immunization schedule covering children up to 18 years old.

  • The CDC shifted to a shared clinical decision-making approach after removing its recommendation for healthy kids in May 2025.

  • Insurance coverage may be affected if CDC recommendations are not followed, potentially causing out-of-pocket expenses for families.
  • The academy has been making pediatric immunization recommendations since the 1930s, that has not changed.
    Dr. Susan J. Kressly, president of the AAP, discusses the academy's ongoing commitment to vaccination guidance.
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