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RFK Jr. attacks pediatric group after vaccine recommendations: Hours after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) broke with Health and Human Services (HHS) ...
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In court, AAP argues Kennedy’s HHS made unlawful changes to vaccine policies: Lawsuit claims ACIP members were illegally named and their guidelines should be ...
statnews.com/2026/02/13/rfk-jr-vaccine-lawsuit-pediatricians-challenge-acip-policy-changes/

Paid articlePaywallHow pediatricians found themselves at war with RFK Jr.: American doctors are ignoring vaccine guidance from the U.S. government and making the AAP the most ...
statnews.com/2026/02/13/american-academy-pediatrics-becomes-maha-vaccine-foil/

Paid articlePaywallJudge orders HHS to restore funding for children’s health programs as lawsuit continues
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Michigan health officials urge vaccine guidance amid new CDC recommendations for children
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Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs: The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S.
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pediatrics-group-sues-hhs-cutting-funds-childrens-health-programs-rcna250900

Pediatricians sue Trump administration to halt a nearly $12 million cut in federal grants
cnn.com/2025/12/24/health/pediatrics-lawsuit-trump-hhs-grants

American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr: Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/17/american-academy-pediatrics-funding-rfk

In 'uncharted waters' with COVID-19 vaccines, Michigan health leaders set own course
freep.com/story/news/health/2025/08/29/michigan-covid-19-vaccines-2025-public-health-cdc-fda/85886700007/

Conflicting COVID-19 vaccine advice presents confusion for Michigan parents. What to know
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/08/28/michigan-officials-doctors-promote-covid-vaccines-amid-conflicting-advice-confusion/85823093007/

Latest on COVID this week: Cases, deaths, variants, vaccines and more: Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up week-over-week, according to CDC data ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/08/25/covid-variants-testing-vaccine-cases-deaths/85819880007/

Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is diverging from CDC vaccine guidelines: The American Academy of Pediatrics released new COVID vaccination guidelines ...
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RFK Jr. responds to vaccine guidance that goes against CDC: ‘AAP is angry’: The AAP published its own vaccine schedule in a break from federal guidance ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/08/20/rfk-jr-responds-aap-covid-vaccine-guidelines/85740271007/

AAP issues its own COVID-19 vaccine guidance that differs from CDC: For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging ...
apnews.com/article/covid19-vaccines-aap-cdc-33896013e1d7b3ad06dbd0d99d300bff
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
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.
US pediatric group recommends COVID-19 vaccines for young children, contrasting federal policy
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-pediatric-group-recommends-covid-19-vaccines-young-children-contrasting-2025-08-19/

RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/07/08/nx-s1-5459978/rfk-jr-vaccine-pediatrics-public-health-lawsuit

Key FactsLawsuit Challenges Health Secretary’s Vaccine Changes
Jul 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated COVID-19 vaccines from recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women in late May 2025.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and others allege this action violated federal law and was done arbitrarily.
- The lawsuit seeks to reverse the policy changes, highlighting risks to public vaccine trust and children's health.
- Kennedy also dismissed original advisory committee experts and replaced them with his own appointees, further fueling the legal challenge.
Every child's health is at stake.— Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, told reporters on Monday.
US Physician Groups Sue Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy: Several leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit against U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
medscape.com/s/viewarticle/medical-groups-sue-hhs-kennedy-over-vaccine-policy-2025a1000hza
As new variant spreads, what's the latest COVID-19 vaccine guidance? It's complicated.
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/06/27/covid-new-variant-nb-18-1-latest-vaccine-guidance/84386234007/
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