Summary
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for children that differ from those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This creates different recommendations for parents to consider as the fall season approaches.
Key Facts
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) introduced new guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination for children.
- These new guidelines differ from the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- This is the first time the AAP's vaccine guidelines have significantly varied from the CDC's.
- Parents now have two sets of guidance to choose from for vaccinating their children.
- The guidelines come as families prepare for the fall season.
- Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician, discussed the situation in an interview with Stephanie Sy.
