Vaccines

Vaccines are an essential part of those many well-baby visits you'll pencil in this year. Here, our experts reveal why they're so crucial to keeping your child healthy.

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The Hows and Whys of Baby's Vaccines

Here are the answers to your most pressing vaccine questions.
More Proof That Vaccines Don't Cause Autism

Concerns that vaccines may cause autism have been worrying parents since some research first introduced the theory in the late 1990s -- even amid mounting evidence that continues to prove otherwise.
Vaccine Schedule for Babies & Toddlers

Are your baby's shots on track? Check out this chart from the CDC to make sure he's getting his vaccinations on time.

How Vaccines Work and Why Your Child Needs Them

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