American Academy of Pediatrics Challenges RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Changes, Gains Broad Support
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new vaccine guidance that directly opposes recent changes proposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The AAP, representing approximately 67,000 pediatricians, has consistently provided vaccine recommendations since 1935. Their latest guidance, which maintains the existing childhood immunization schedule, has been endorsed by 12 major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This move comes in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) announcement to overhaul the vaccine schedule by removing universal recommendations for six diseases, including influenza and rotavirus. The AAP's guidance aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) previous endorsements, emphasizing the importance of vaccines in preventing severe illnesses and hospitalizations. 
