The American Academy of Pediatrics released its updated recommendations for vaccines on Tuesday, including Covid-19 shots for infants and young children – a break from the current US for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.

The split between the AAP and the federal government highlights growing tensions in public health policy under the Trump administration, particularly following controversial changes introduced by Health Secretary Robert F.

While it publishes its own vaccine recommendations, the organization usually does not go against those set by the CDC.