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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Stobbe

US pediatricians contradict US government for first time in 30 years over Covid vaccine advice for babies

Global Childhood Immunization - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

For the first time in three decades, the American Academy of Paediatrics has significantly diverged from official US government vaccine recommendations, issuing new guidance on Covid-19 shots for children.

The move comes amid a tumultuous year for public health, as vaccine sceptics have gained influence within the current US administration and government guidance has become increasingly confusing.

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