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Feature Article: No Payoff in Vaccine Delay, Only Risk
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A recent survey found that during any given month, more than 9 out of 10 pediatricians report being asked to delay or space out vaccinations by parents of children ages 2 years or younger.
Did You Know? ... 107 Pediatric Influenza Deaths
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So far, during the current (2014-15) influenza season, 107 children in the United States have died from influenza — that’s more than five full kindergarten classes.
Ask the VEC: "One-size-fits-all" Schedule
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While a quick glance at many published schedules might suggest a “one-size-fits-all” approach, the reality is that the schedule is actually multiple pages in length and is supported by a 60-page “General Recommendations on Immunization” document and 25 to 40 page documents specific for each vaccine.
Spotlight: Protecting Our Tomorrows
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Renowned photographer Anne Geddes recently produced a series of moving photographs entitled Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease.
Around the World: World Immunization Week — Close the Immunization Gap
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World Immunization Week (WIW), a global public health campaign celebrated during the last week of April (24-30), promotes one of the most cost-effective and life-saving tools for health: vaccination.
Ask the VEC: School Vaccination Rate Look Up
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Parents have the right to question safety and health procedures at their children’s schools but when it comes to vaccination rates, the same is not always true.
Around the World: Vaccine Requirements Vary From Country to Country
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Just as vaccine exemptions and requirements are a state-by-state issue in the U.S., policies also vary greatly from country to country.
Spotlight: Bad Faith - When Religious Belief Undermines Modern Medicine
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Sometimes parents make health decisions for their children based on religious beliefs — such as claiming a religious exemption to vaccines — and those decisions may not always be in the best interest of the child in terms of health.
Feature Article: Making Vaccine Decisions for Your Family
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The recent measles outbreak has generated a lot of conversation about whether or not parents should have the right to forego vaccines for their children. We describe some important terms to help parents understand the issues and know which vaccine recommendations to follow.
Did You Know? 50-48-19 Vaccine Exemptions
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All states allow medical exemptions to vaccination but some allow vaccine exemptions based on religious, personal and philosophical beliefs