It's natural to be concerned about the medical care your children receive (especially for very young babies). Years of intense research suggest the lifesaving benefits that come with following the recommended vaccine schedule outweigh the very small risks that accompany them.
Looking for more vaccine peace of mind? Ask your pediatrician as many questions as you need to make you feel at ease, and read up on the side effects you can expect after your child’s vaccination.
Dr. Patel is a pediatrician at New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
Dr. Hes is a pediatrician and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City. She is double board certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). 9 Things to Make Shots Less Stressful... For You and Your Baby.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Vaccine Side Effects.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Get Vaccinated: What to Expect — for Parents.
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2021). Childhood Vaccines.
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