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AAP urges vaccines for 18 diseases; CDC recommends 11, sparking debate over guidance and access.
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.
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.
It opposes recent changes that are more related to political direction than to new research.
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.
States establish vaccination requirements for schools, so neither set of recommendations is required.
La AAP insta a las vacunas para 18 enfermedades; los CDC recomiendan 11, provocando un debate sobre la orientación y el acceso.