A 47-year-old member asked:
Do babies have to get vaccinated?
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Dr. Melissa Gowansanswered
Pediatrics 17 years experience
Have to?Not necess..: esarily.There are parents who "opt out" for religious reasons etc. If it's just a personal preference you may run into trouble when it comes time to start school. I can't imagine why a parent wouldn't vaccinate their child against an illness that could potentially be fatal for them. Discuss with your pediatrician before you make a decision.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: If you want them to live the vulnerable lives kids had in the 1700's & opt out,you should walk through an old grave yard & look at all the small headstones.Progress in vaccinations is one of the greatest advances in health during the 20th century.As long as there is international air travel,your kids can be exposed to imported cases of disease from around the world.It is foolish to think otherwise
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What age do babies generally get vaccinated?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Variable: The timing is adjusted for the point when the vaccine can do some good and modified for the need for booster effect.The Hepatitis B Vaccine can be started at birth, the common vaccines at 6-8 wks and MMR and varicella at 1 yr. Boosters are timed to maintain and boost earlier benefits.
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