AAP Issues Evidence-Based Immunization Schedule and Statement on Policy on Exemptions

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AAP Issues Evidence-Based Immunization Schedule and Statement on Policy on Exemptions

AAP Seal (Aug. 22, 2025) – This week, American Academy of Pediatrics published its 2025 evidence-based immunization schedule for children and adolescents ages 18 years and younger. AAP will also publish the schedule on AAP.org, as well as a parent-friendly version on HealthyChildren.org. Other immunization resources provided by AAP include Patient Care Resources and Communications Resources related to Immunizations.

Recently, AAP issued a statement reaffirming its position that state laws requiring certification of immunization as a condition of children's attendance at child care and school are critical tools to keep those environments safe for students and staff. In addition, AAP released an updated policy statement Medical Versus Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions for Child Care and School Attendance from its Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine, Committee on Infectious Diseases, Committee on State Government Affairs and Council on School Health. AAP's updated policy statement recommends that medically indicated exemptions to specific immunizations be available to children when appropriate and only when medically justified. The statement encourages states, territories and the District of Columbia to eliminate acceptance of non-medical exemptions and to develop procedures to ensure any medical exemptions approved have a sound scientific basis.
--Karen Braman

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