10 deadly myths about childhood vaccines
Myth: Vaccines are given according to a one-size-fits-all approach to public health
States exempt certain children from being vaccinated, including those who are immunocompromised as well as those with certain illnesses or allergies to specific vaccine ingredients. And Mnookin says 48 states allow parents not to vaccine their children for religious reasons. Since these exemptions mean some kids are going without vaccines, the key to keeping disease rates low is to make sure that as many children who are eligible for vaccines get them.
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