The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended Tuesday that all children aged 6-23 months receive COVID-19 vaccines, regardless of prior doses or infection, differing from federal guidance that leaves vaccination up to parents and doctors, Reuters reported.

The group cited high hospitalization rates among the youngest children, comparable to adults aged 50-64, and stressed the importance of protecting those at highest risk.

Earlier this year, the AAP and other medical groups sued the government over the removal of routine vaccination recommendations, while federal officials recently revived a task force on safer childhood vaccines.