American Academy of Pediatrics releases vaccine recommendations
CBS America · 2 months ago
CBS America
2 months ago
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breakdown
- AAP releases new vaccine recommendations differing from CDC's reduced schedule 1s
- CDC no longer recommends flu and COVID vaccines for children 9s
- AAP maintains all traditional vaccines in its recommendations 44s
- Pediatricians advise parents to consult their doctors for guidance 1m 4s
- Insurance is expected to cover all vaccines parents choose 1m 22s