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01/27/2026

American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2026

AAP schedule is endorsed by 12 medical and health organizations representing more than 1 million clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, and other pediatric healthcare professionals.

On January 5, 2026, in response to changes made to the CDC pediatric immunization schedule, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommended that providers in the state instead follow the immunization schedule of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

On January 26, 2026, the AAP released its updated 2026 immunization schedule. The “Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2026,” continues to recommend routine immunization for protection against 18 diseases, including RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus, influenza, and meningococcal disease. This updated schedule was released after AAP’s review of the latest evidence and data.

The 2026 AAP schedule does not endorse the recent changes made to the CDC schedule. There are no major changes to the 2026 AAP schedule. AAP continues to recommend routine immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus, COVID, flu, and meningococcal disease. AAP also continues to recommend routine immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), and HPV.

The 2026 AAP immunization schedule is endorsed by Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), and has been formally endorsed by several medical and health care organizations, including:

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS)
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
National Medical Association (NMA)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS)
Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA)
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)

Note that there are no changes to school vaccination requirements in Massachusetts.

Resources

DPH recommended guidance for vaccines

AAP 2026 Immunization Schedule

AAP Policy Statement in Pediatrics

Clinician-Family Immunization Communications FAQs to provide clinicians with ways to frame conversations in response to questions families may have regarding the recent news about the CDC changes to the childhood immunization schedule.

01/22/2026

For the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026

If your child becomes ill and needs to be seen, please go to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and warm.

01/20/2026

12/30/2025

Breast milk storage guidelines can be confusing! Here are the "rule of 4s" for breast milk storage. For more tips on how to refrigerate and freeze your breast milk safely, visit https://bit.ly/49oS9Wy

12/30/2025

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12/25/2025

12/20/2025

Quality kids Kare had our annual Christmas Party tonight at Val’s in Holden to celebrate another amazing year with our staff. Wishing everyone happy holidays from our family to yours

12/02/2025

Due to the upcoming snowstorm and uncertain road conditions, we will be closing early today. Please call to confirm your appointment before heading to the office. If your child is sick, please visit your nearest urgent care or UMass Hospital. Stay safe!

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween

10/29/2025

This year i decided to do my first annual THANXGIVING JOYNER FEAST 🦃🙏🏽. I am putting on the gloves along with my family & friends and personally serving a full Thanksgiving meal at the YMCA in worcester ma. This event is strictly for people who’s less fortunate or maybe impacted by the loss of S.N.A.P benifits and genuinely dont have any food or anywhere to eat this Thanksgiving. If you’re blessed enough to already have food, family, or plans then please don’t pull up just to take pictures or hang out. I say that with love. Let’s keep the space open for those who really need it please ❤️

This event is taking place the day before thanksgiving to assure I can make this succesful because EVERYTHING is closed on the actual day.

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