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vaccines -- questions parents ask
Perhaps the most challenging area of medical decision-making for parents these days is immunization. Each year seems to bring added complexities -- either new vaccines become available or new concerns arise about the safety or efficacy of those already in use arise.
We know there are only so many hours in the day. Researching this subject alone could be more than a full-time job. Below are a few links that are worth some consideration. But don't stay up past midnight reading through them!
Q: Which vaccines are recommended for children?
A: National immunization recommendations are issued by the CDC and listed here.
Q: What shots are currently required for daycare & school here in New York?
A: The requirements (not recommendations) are listed here.
Q: Is New York State tracking the vaccination of children?
A: Yes, the registry known as the New York Immunization Information System became law in 2008.
Q: Can you suggest a website that promotes vaccination?
A: Sure. VaccineInformation.Org. For even more info, go to Immunize.Org, which is geared toward health professionals.
Q: What about a resource on vaccine safety?
A: The National Vaccine Information Center is worth a look.
Q: How can I find out what's in the vaccines?
A: There's a nice list in the CDC Pink Book.
Q: Is there a balanced, middle-of-the-road resource?
A: Dr. Sears, the author of the Vaccine Book, writes a helpful blog.
Q: Is there information on exemptions for parents here in New York?
A: Rita Palma has posted information on this subject here.
We know there are only so many hours in the day. Researching this subject alone could be more than a full-time job. Below are a few links that are worth some consideration. But don't stay up past midnight reading through them!
Q: Which vaccines are recommended for children?
A: National immunization recommendations are issued by the CDC and listed here.
Q: What shots are currently required for daycare & school here in New York?
A: The requirements (not recommendations) are listed here.
Q: Is New York State tracking the vaccination of children?
A: Yes, the registry known as the New York Immunization Information System became law in 2008.
Q: Can you suggest a website that promotes vaccination?
A: Sure. VaccineInformation.Org. For even more info, go to Immunize.Org, which is geared toward health professionals.
Q: What about a resource on vaccine safety?
A: The National Vaccine Information Center is worth a look.
Q: How can I find out what's in the vaccines?
A: There's a nice list in the CDC Pink Book.
Q: Is there a balanced, middle-of-the-road resource?
A: Dr. Sears, the author of the Vaccine Book, writes a helpful blog.
Q: Is there information on exemptions for parents here in New York?
A: Rita Palma has posted information on this subject here.