Monday, April 6, 2026
The AAP is keeping all routine childhood vaccines on its 2026 schedule
Earlier this year, the CDC narrowed its list of universally recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to fewer.
The AAP chose to maintain its full schedule, backed by 12 major medical organizations, ensuring children continue receiving protection against all preventable diseases.
The CDC revised its schedule removing some previously recommended vaccines. The AAP maintained all 18, saying the evidence still supports them.
The American Academy of Family Physicians, ACOG, and 9 other major medical groups endorse the full schedule.
The HPV vaccine remains on the AAP schedule starting at age 9-12. It prevents six types of cancer.
If your child missed doses, your pediatrician can create a catch-up plan within a few visits.
Families will be asking about the AAP vs. CDC schedule difference. Prepare staff with a simple talking point: We follow the AAP schedule because it protects against all 18 preventable diseases.
Source: AAP 2026 Immunization Schedule
