The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new vaccine recommendations that, for the first time in 30 years, differ from U.S. government advice.

In the guidance published Tuesday, the AAP is "strongly recommending" COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. For older children, shots are also advised but up to parents' discretion, the AAP said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advice is different. Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s guidance, the CDC doesn't recommend COVID-19 shots for healthy children of any age. Instead, the administration says kids may get the shots in consultation with physicians.

In a news release Tuesday, AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly, said the organization's immunization recommendations will continue to

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