INDIANA – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the United States, with transmission increasing in at least 45 states. In response to this trend, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, which differ from the current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The AAP’s new recommendations, which were released on Tuesday, state that all children from 6 months through 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have allergies to the vaccine or its ingredients. For children ages 2 through 18 years, the AAP recommends a single dose if they are at high risk of severe illness, residents of long-term care facilities, are unvaccinated, or live with high-risk individuals. This guidance is a break from th

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