"When I was a kid, my parents were terrified about my catching polio or measles or whatever. And friends of mine died,"
"A parent today very likely does not worry about his or her child dying of an infectious disease,"
"They pump so much stuff into those beautiful little babies it's a disgrace. I don't see it. I think it's very bad,"
"As we like to say, 'Moses did not come down from Mount Sinai saying: 'This will be the only way that you immunize.''"
Routine childhood vaccination programs have dramatically reduced or eliminated many once-common infectious diseases and greatly lowered child mortality. Concerns about vaccine safety and scheduling have resurfaced after prominent officials questioned the amount and timing of vaccines given to infants. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee is reviewing the childhood vaccine schedule, which includes more than 30 doses protecting against over a dozen diseases. Some scientists and clinicians support periodic reassessment of the schedule to optimize safety and effectiveness. Other observers worry that the review reflects or may amplify longstanding anti-vaccine sentiments and could undermine public trust.
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