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Immunization Myths

Immunization MythsMost parents know that immunizations play a vital role in keeping their children healthy, but they still may have concerns about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Here are some of the common myths surrounding immunizations and the realities.
 Immunization Myths Topics
* Common Myths About Immunizations: An Overview
* Myth: Diseases Were Going Away Before Vaccines
* Myth: Vaccines Don't Work
* Myth: My Child Doesn't Need to be Immunized
* Myth: Breastfed Babies Don't Need Vaccines
* Myth: It's Better to Get the Disease Than the Vaccine
* Myth: Vaccines Aren't Safe
* Myth: My Child Can Get the Disease From the Vaccine
* Myth: Vaccines Can Cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
* Myth: There Are "Hot Lots" of Vaccine
* Myth: The Immune System Can be Overwhelmed by Vaccines
* Science Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
 CONSUMER ALERTS
*CPSC Warns: Summer Fun Brings More Emergency Room Visits
*CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children's Toys
*CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
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