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AAP

American  
  1. Association of American Publishers.


AAP British  

abbreviation

  1. Australian Associated Press

  2. (in the US) affirmative action program

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Sisodia and AAP spokesperson Sanjay Singh were also arrested in the case in 2023 and are among the 23 cleared by the court.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

AAP advises that children get two doses of HPV vaccine starting at ages 9 to12, while the CDC recommends one dose at age 11 or 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

The AAP represents about 67,000 pediatricians in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Racine said that the AAP will continue to publish its own childhood vaccine recommendations.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

That in no way contradicts the use of AAP tag sets.

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