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flag AAP urges vaccines for 18 diseases; CDC recommends 11, sparking debate over guidance and access.

flag The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is advocating for routine childhood vaccinations for 18 diseases, including meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and B, flu, and RSV, while the CDC currently recommends routine vaccination for only 11. flag Supported by twelve major medical organizations, the AAP's position is grounded in long-standing scientific evidence and places a strong emphasis on safeguarding children's health. flag It opposes recent changes that are more related to political direction than to new research. flag Citing worries that the CDC's move to shared decision-making may confuse parents and limit vaccine access, many pediatricians and hospitals continue to adhere to the AAP's recommendations. flag States establish vaccination requirements for schools, so neither set of recommendations is required.

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