Childhood Immunization

Parents must get more information to counter immunization fears

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 14th, 2004

Parents' concerns about side effects and dangers of immunizations must be countered by clear communication about the true risks and benefits, says a scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"Parents of one child opting out of immunization may be a rational decision on one level, but if many opt out, risks grow both for their unvaccinated children and also for those who have been immunized," said CDC scientist Deborah Gust, PhD. Much of the value of immunization comes from vaccinating large numbers of people so a disease won't spread even if a population is exposed to it.

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