Vaccines

Members of the Contemporary Pediatrics Editorial Advisory Board react to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' September 2025 meeting.

The Committee voted against a proposed recommendation that "state and local jurisdictions should require a prescription for the administration of a COVID-19 vaccination.

Capvaxive was superior to PPSV23 for each of the 9 serotypes unique to Capvaxive and non inferior to PPSV23 for the 12 shared serotypes.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2025-2026 but limits pediatric access, restricting use to older and high-risk groups.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the role PNPs play in vaccine education for parents and caregivers.

Biennial HPV testing and higher vaccination rates could help South Korea eliminate cervical cancer up to a decade earlier than current policy.

The AAP recommends that all children aged 6 months to 23 months receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as this group has the highest risk for severe infection.

Among adolescents aged 13 to 17, coverage with 1 or more Tdap doses increased from 89% to 91.3% from 2023 to 2024.

As families prepare for a new school year, pediatricians are essential in helping parents navigate immunization schedules and school requirements and ensuring vaccine confidence.

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New CDC data show fewer kindergartners are fully vaccinated as exemption rates increased during the 2024-2025 school year.

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This week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr signed the ACIP's recommendation to remove the mercury-based preservative from all influenza vaccines.

A newly-published study identified specific groups of higher-risk children that could benefit most from monoclonal antibodies.

The final recommendation sign off decision will go to HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The American Academy of Pediatrics will continue to hold its own childhood vaccine schedule, as it has since the 1930s.

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Currently, Vimkunya is FDA-approved for use among individuals aged 12 years and older.

Six-month results from the phase 2 VLA1553-221 trial aligned with initial data and demonstrated immune response at day 180 among patients aged 1 to 11 years.

The data found complements state- and national-level CDC data, confirming widespread declines in MMR vaccination rates.

In this article, we recap a timeline of recent federal agency changes to routine COVID-19 vaccination intended for the pediatric population.

Federal health agencies have adjusted COVID vaccine guidance, potentially changing eligibility and access for pediatric patients. Experts respond in this article.

RFK Jr. stated he "couldn't be more pleased" to announce that COVID-19 vaccination among healthy children and pregnant women has been removed from CDC's immunization schedule.

The approved indication now includes children down to 6 weeks of age to protect against invasive meningococcal disease via serogroups A, C, W, and Y.

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These findings come as many health care professionals still report limited confidence and inconsistent practices regarding RSV immunization discussions.

NVX-CoV2705 is indicated for individuals aged 12 to 64 years with an underlying condition that poses high risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.

"These findings support Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations for maternal vaccination or nirsevimab to protect against severe RSV disease in infants," wrote the MMWR study investigators.

Recommendations from the ACIP are forwarded to the director of the CDC, and if adopted, become official CDC policy.

View our Q1 2025 recap of standout pediatric news from FDA regulatory updates, clinical trial results, and expert commentary.