Leading Louisiana health organizations and community partners reaffirmed their support for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2026 Immunization Schedule, emphasizing that Louisiana families deserve continued access to evidence-based, nationally recognized vaccine guidance.
This statement follows recent federal changes to the immunization schedule that removed routine recommendations for several diseases, including hepatitis, meningitis, and HPV. The AAP 2026 schedule remains consistent with 2025 recommendations, advising protection against 18 serious diseases and reflecting the national standard of care supported by pediatricians and family physicians across the country.
Louisiana organizations aligned in support of the AAP 2026 Immunization Schedule include:
-10,000 Women Louisiana
-Allon Babies
-Autism Society of Greater New Orleans
-Health Heroes of Louisiana
-Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians
-Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
-Louisiana Families for Vaccines
-Louisiana Public Health Institute
-March of Dimes
-New Orleans Health Department
-Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum
-Orleans Parish Medical Society
-Sun Wellness Resource Center
“These recommendations are grounded in decades of rigorous research and clinical expertise,” said Natashia Cheatham, executive director of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Our pediatricians remain committed to protecting Louisiana’s children through science-based prevention. Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools we have to safeguard child health.”
“The vast majority of families choose vaccination when guided by trusted healthcare professionals,” said Ragan LeBlanc, executive vice president of the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians. “Our role is to ensure families continue to have access to accurate information and routine immunization options.”