American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine for All Infants

The recommendations from the pediatricians’ group diverges from the government’s immunization schedule.

A 1-year-old child receives a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination in Seattle, Wash., on June 21, 2022. David Ryder/Getty Images

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Aug. 19 recommended that many young children receive a COVID-19 vaccine, diverging from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization schedule.

All children ages 6 to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of prior infection or vaccination, the AAP said in its updated schedule, unless they have a contraindication such as a history of severe allergic reaction to a vaccine ingredient.