Basics and Common Questions
What You Need to Know
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Immunization: Why is it Important?
Both parents and providers seek information about why immunizing is so important to the individual, community, and worldwide.
- Common Questions Parents Ask about about Infant Immunizations
- A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines
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- Parents Who Question vaccines
- Vaccines: A Safe Choice
- The Importance of Childhood Immunizations
- Why immunize?
- What Would Happen If We Stopped Vaccinations?
- Some Common Misconceptions About Vaccination
(for the provider) - Risks of Not Vaccinating
- Why do pre-teens and adolescents need immunizations?
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Immunization: The Basics
Information explaining the basics about immunizations and vaccinations can be found here.
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Common Questions
Answers to common and frequently asked questions about vaccinating, the creditability of information on the Internet, etc.
Content last reviewed on May 24, 2007
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases