American Academy of Pediatrics Strongly Recommends COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children

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American Academy of Pediatrics Strongly Recommends COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children

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American Academy of Pediatrics Strongly Recommends COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6-23 months.
This guidance significantly diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The AAP emphasizes that children under 2 are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Recent tensions between the AAP and federal health officials have escalated over vaccine recommendations.
The AAP's stance aims to ensure that children receive vital vaccines amid rising hospitalization rates.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has officially recommended that all young children, particularly those aged 6 to 23 months, receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This significant endorsement diverges from the federal guidance touted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which has resulted in a shift away from routine vaccination for healthy children. The AAP's recommendations come amidst growing concerns over the health impact of COVID-19 on young children, as recent data shows that hospitalization rates for children under 2 years of age are alarmingly high, comparable to those for adults aged 50-64 years. "The rate of hospitalization for children under 2 years is the highest among pediatric age groups," the AAP noted, emphasizing the urgent need for vaccination in this demographic, according to ABC News, CBS News, and The Hill.

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