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Childhood Immunizations

Wondering which vaccines your baby needs to get — and when? Wondering whether immunizations are safe at all? Here's the information you'll need — from how shots can protect your little one from illnesses to easing your child's fears (and soothing any side effects).
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Childhood Vaccine Basics

6 Common Vaccination Myths
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Childhood Vaccine Schedule
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Vaccine Side Effects
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How Herd Immunity Works
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What to Know About Infant Vaccines
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How to “Cocoon” Your Newborn Baby
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How to Ease Your Child's Vaccination Fears
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Vaccine Safety

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The Truth About Vaccine Safety
Vaccine myths
Common Myths About Vaccines
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Should You Ever Delay Vaccines?

Types of Childhood Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine for children
The COVID-19 Vaccine
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The DTaP Vaccine
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The Flu Shot
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The MMR Vaccine
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The Hib Vaccine
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The Hepatitis A Vaccine
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The Hepatitis B Vaccine
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The PCV13 Vaccine
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The Polio Vaccine
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The Rotavirus Vaccine
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The Varicella Vaccine
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