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Do i need to delay my child's vaccinations if he is ill?
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No: If your child has a serious or evolving illness, vaccinations should be delayed. There is no reason to delay vaccines during minor common illnesses like a cold or ear infection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No for Minor Illness: Minor illnesses, such as colds are not a reason to delay immunizqtionsw. There are no proven safety risks.
Answered 9/29/2012
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