- The American Academy of Pediatrics will maintain its current childhood immunization schedule, differing from recent CDC changes.
- The CDC recently reduced recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, following a directive from President Trump.
- A growing number of states, particularly those with Democratic governors, are now following the pediatricians' academy's recommendations instead of the CDC's.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about something crazy happening with US vaccines?

B: Wow, really? No! What's going on?

A: So, remember Trump’s administration? They wanted the US vaccine schedule to be like other countries.

B: Oh yeah, I vaguely remember something about that.

A: Well, the CDC – that's a big US health group – said they were going to cut down on vaccines for kids. Fewer vaccines overall.

B: That sounds… unusual. Why?

A: Because Trump wanted them to copy other countries! They were going to drop some vaccines like for rotavirus and flu. Only for kids who really need them.

A: But the American Academy of Pediatrics – they're like, the experts on kids' health - they’re saying "No way!" They’re sticking with the original plan.

B: So, they’re ignoring the CDC’s changes?

A: Exactly! And a bunch of other important medical groups agree with them too.

B: That’s a big deal! Are all states doing this?

A: Not all, but quite a few! About half the states are going with the Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations now.

B: Really? Is it a political thing then?

A: Totally! It's become super divided. States with Democratic governors are mostly ignoring the CDC's new rules.

B: Wow! That’s a complicated situation. Makes you think!