These days, we hear a lot about the risks of vaccines. As a pediatrician, I talk to many parents who are very frightened about those risks -- and some choose not to vaccinate because of their fear.
I absolutely support the right of every parent to make what they feel is the best decision for their child. The vaccination decision, however, isn't a purely personal one. When people don't immunize, it can lead to more cases of vaccine-preventable diseases -- many of which can be deadly, especially...
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