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Why is it suddenly dangerous to give an infant vaccines?
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It's not!!: Vaccines are very safe and important to keep your infant healthy. I recommend following the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization recommendations and that is what I do in my practice. All vaccines given in this country have been tested and found to be safe. The reported adverse effects that are frightening some parents have no scientific basis and are not caused by vaccines.
Answered 7/11/2014
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Risk/benefit: There was a small study many years ago funded by antivaccine lobbyists which sparked international concern regarding vaccine safety. Since that time, international research has not shown a link between MMR and autism. We feel that vaccines are safe for kids and the benefit greatly outweighs the risk.
Answered 9/21/2014
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