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5 Facts You Need to Know About 'Alternative Vaccine Schedules'

5 Facts You Need to Know About 'Alternative Vaccine Schedules'

Pediatricians across the country agree that delaying or eliminating any vaccinations is a definite no-no. So why are some parents going rogue when it comes to scheduling their child’s vaccines? Here are the facts.

The Most Important Vaccines for Children: An A-Z List for Parents

The Most Important Vaccines for Children: An A-Z List for Parents

An easy-to-digest list of all your child's immunizations from birth to age 18, plus where they fall within the CDC's age-recommended vaccine schedule.

'I'm a Doctor and a Parent': Here's How Vaccines Work

'I'm a Doctor and a Parent': Here's How Vaccines Work

Our panel of AAP pediatricians understands your concerns about vaccines. They’re parents, too. But here's what they really wish people knew about vaccines.

Vaccine Injuries Are Rare, Just Look at the Numbers

Vaccine Injuries Are Rare, Just Look at the Numbers

A federal vaccine compensation program was founded to compensate people who were injured by vaccines. Numbers prove these injuries don’t happen often.

Jessica Biel Is Working Alongside a Noted Anti-Vaxxer, and People Are Furious

Jessica Biel Is Working Alongside a Noted Anti-Vaxxer, and People Are Furious

"More like Jessica Beasles."

What a Measles Outbreak Means for Kids Who Can't Get Vaccinated

What a Measles Outbreak Means for Kids Who Can't Get Vaccinated

My daughter can't be vaccinated because she's still too weak from her chemotherapy cancer treatment. Children like her rely on herd immunity for protection. Here's how society is letting my family down when they do not vaccinate their children, and why a measles outbreak in my community is absolutely terrifying.

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Where 11 Celebrity Parents Stand on Vaccinating Their Kids

Where 11 Celebrity Parents Stand on Vaccinating Their Kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourage parents to vaccinate their kids to protect them from harmful diseases, and we fully support this stance. Celebrities can have some pretty irksome opinions on the subject, though. Wondering where your favorite celeb mom stands? Read on.

Kristin Cavallari Comes Out as Anti-Vaccine

Kristin Cavallari Comes Out as Anti-Vaccine

Here’s Why Childhood Vaccines Aren’t Really Dangerous

Here’s Why Childhood Vaccines Aren’t Really Dangerous

Adult Vaccine Schedule for Parents and Grandparents

Adult Vaccine Schedule for Parents and Grandparents

Vaccine Schedule for Babies and Toddlers: A Cheat Sheet for Parents

Vaccine Schedule for Babies and Toddlers: A Cheat Sheet for Parents

8 Facts About Chickenpox

8 Facts About Chickenpox

Measles in Adults: Should You Get Another Vaccination?

In light of the recent measles outbreak, here’s how to make sure you’re immune as an adult.

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11-Month-Old Suffers Stroke After Chickenpox—Shining a Light on the Importance of Vaccines

11-Month-Old Suffers Stroke After Chickenpox—Shining a Light on the Importance of Vaccines

High School Grad Posts Viral Twitter Thread to Educate Anti-Vaxxers

High School Grad Posts Viral Twitter Thread to Educate Anti-Vaxxers

Australia Is Now Fining Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Their Children

Australia Is Now Fining Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Their Children

Yes, My Son Is Getting the HPV Vaccine—Here's Why

Yes, My Son Is Getting the HPV Vaccine—Here's Why

Children in Anti-Vaccine 'Hotspots' Are at a Higher Risk for Illness, Says a New Study

Children in Anti-Vaccine 'Hotspots' Are at a Higher Risk for Illness, Says a New Study

Mom Shares Emotional Wake-Up Call in Response to Kat Von D's Anti-Vaccine Post

Mom Shares Emotional Wake-Up Call in Response to Kat Von D's Anti-Vaccine Post

Mom Shares Emotional Wake-Up Call in Response to Kat Von D's Anti-Vaccine Post

Mom Shares Emotional Wake-Up Call in Response to Kat Von D's Anti-Vaccine Post

Tens of Thousands of Cheerleaders Possibly Exposed to Mumps at National Competition

Tens of Thousands of Cheerleaders Possibly Exposed to Mumps at National Competition

Unvaccinated Kids Are Being Kept Out of Oregon Schools Until They Prove They've Had Their Shots

Unvaccinated Kids Are Being Kept Out of Oregon Schools Until They Prove They've Had Their Shots

3 Updates and Changes to the Vaccine Schedule You Need to Know About

3 Updates and Changes to the Vaccine Schedule You Need to Know About

Mumps Cases Swell in Washington State, CDC Urges Parents to Vaccinate Kids

Mumps Cases Swell in Washington State, CDC Urges Parents to Vaccinate Kids

Can Music Help Get Your Kids Through Their Shots?

Can Music Help Get Your Kids Through Their Shots?

What’s Responsible for the Staggering Drop in Chickenpox Cases

What’s Responsible for the Staggering Drop in Chickenpox Cases

2-Year-Old Quadruple Amputee Gets the Gift of a Lifetime

2-Year-Old Quadruple Amputee Gets the Gift of a Lifetime

Getting This Vaccine May Cut Stillbirth Risk in Half

Getting This Vaccine May Cut Stillbirth Risk in Half

Vaccine Has Cut HPV Rate in Teen Girls by Whopping 64 Percent

Vaccine Has Cut HPV Rate in Teen Girls by Whopping 64 Percent

Would You Ban an Unvaccinated Child From Your Own Kid's Playdate or Party?

Would You Ban an Unvaccinated Child From Your Own Kid's Playdate or Party?

Doctors Are Turning Away Unvaccinated Babies, AAP Says

Doctors Are Turning Away Unvaccinated Babies, AAP Says

8 Conditions That Do (or Don't) Need Antibiotics

8 Conditions That Do (or Don't) Need Antibiotics

My Baby Got Measles at Disneyland

My Baby Got Measles at Disneyland

Thanks to Vaccines, Chickenpox Cases Are Dropping: Study

Thanks to Vaccines, Chickenpox Cases Are Dropping: Study

Is This the Key to Countering Anti-Vaccination Attitudes?

Is This the Key to Countering Anti-Vaccination Attitudes?

A New Poll Shows How Parents Feel About Vaccines Now

A New Poll Shows How Parents Feel About Vaccines Now

California May Outlaw Personal and Religious Beliefs as Valid Vaccination Exemption

California May Outlaw Personal and Religious Beliefs as Valid Vaccination Exemption

What 86% of Pregnant Women Aren't Doing (but should)

What 86% of Pregnant Women Aren't Doing (but should)