American Academy of Pediatrics stands by vaccines

12:00: American Academy of Pediatrics stands by vaccines

1:00: A never-Trump conservative recoils at the state of his country

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is once again rebuking childhood vaccine guidance issued by the federal government. On Monday, the AAP published its recommended immunization schedule. It includes vaccines for a number of illnesses that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dropped in recent weeks — illnesses like hepatitis A and hepatitis B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and more. This is the second time in recent months that pediatricians are taking a stand against the CDC and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. The group has called the federal recommendations "dangerous." This hour, we talk with local pediatricians about what the science says and what parents and caregivers need to know. Our guests:

• Elizabeth Murray, D.O., pediatrician at Golisano Children’s Hospital at UR Medicine
• Geoffrey A. Weinberg, M.D., professor of pediatrics, and clinical director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pediatric HIV Program at Golisano Children's Hospital at UR Medicine

Then in our second hour, “It does seem like something different is at play here, and part of it is how blatant the lies are.” That’s the assessment from LA Times columnist Matt Lewis, a conservative who has been shocked to see how many of his fellow Republicans are sticking with President Trump. Lewis joins us to discuss what a consistent conservative ethic might mean in the Trump era and beyond. Our guest:

• Matt Lewis, columnist for the LA Times

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