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Impact of Repealing Nonmedical Vaccine Exemptions on Kindergarten Immunization Rates in the US

By MedXY 10/29/2025

State-level repeal of nonmedical vaccine exemptions significantly improves kindergarten vaccination rates across multiple vaccines, with minimal increase in medical exemptions, highlighting its role in sustaining herd immunity amid growing vaccine hesitancy.

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Diverging Pediatric Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccination: The AAP Advocates Routine Immunization for Young Children Amid Federal Policy Shift

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all young children aged 6-23 months, diverging from current CDC policies that advise shared decision-making for healthy children. This review analyzes epidemiologic data, guideline conflicts, and implications for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine policies.

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CDC Retracts Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation for Pregnancy: Clinical Context, Evidence, and Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

The CDC no longer universally recommends COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, prompting debate among clinicians as the FDA shifts vaccine composition to target the JN.1 variant. This article analyzes the evidence, rationale, and clinical implications.