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HEALTHJul 15 · 21:08 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Childhood and Teen Vaccinations

The CDC revised its 2026 vaccine schedule, reducing recommended vaccines for children and teens from 17 to 11 diseases, while the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) opposes this change, advocating for a more comprehensive schedule. A court order temporarily blocks the CDC’s updates due to a lawsuit by the AAP, causing confusion among parents and healthcare providers. Disagreements between the CDC and AAP coincide with rising cases of vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles.

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