Navigating the 2026 Vaccine Changes: What WNC Families Need to Know
By Marge | Published 2026-01-26T20:20:09.124Z
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WNC families face new vaccine guidelines in 2026! AAP rejects CDC changes, creating two schedules. Learn what this means for your child's health.
Health -- January 26, 2026: In a historic move today, the nation’s leading pediatric medical organizations have officially broken ties with federal health guidance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its own independent 2026 immunization schedule this morning, formally rejecting the recent overhaul by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).For Western North Carolina families, this means that as of today, the doctor's office and the federal government are officially o
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