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Are there risks to immunizations?
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Yes: There are risks in vaccines, some more so than others. They are well studied before fda approval and if the risk:benefit ratio is found to be acceptable, it is released on the market. These risks are outlined in vis (vaccine information sheets) which are available from your pedi or online at cdc.Gov. All children should be vaccinated unless there is a specific contraindication. Talk to your doc!
Answered 5/16/2013
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SMALL ONES: Generally very mild such as soreness or fever. The risks are far, far, far outweighed by the benefit in preventing the diseases.
Answered 11/3/2012
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