Vaccine Myths

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​In developed and privileged countries, parents often choose not to vaccinate their children. This is because they have some real concerns and fears concerning vaccinations. Whether these fears are due to a conversation with a friend, an internet article, or a falsely laid claim by a doctor decades ago doesn’t matter. They want what is best for their children and have many avenues for misinformation. If a parent is doubtful of vaccine safety, the most responsible option is to contact their pediatrician or family care physician for more information. Doctors are a wealth of knowledge about medical issues. Unlike celebrity activists, internet bloggers and conspiracy theorists, parents should trust the advice of their doctor above other sources. The reason for this is that there is a mountain of misinformation that can cause a parent to fear for the safety of their children and family. 

Let’s discuss some myths about vaccines. 

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Optional Resources for Further Study

1. Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2. What causes autism? Autism Speaks Inc.​
3. Vaccines: The Myths and the Facts by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology​
4. Infant Immunizations FAQs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
2. Why is Vaccination Important?
3. Discussion: Vaccine Importance (1/5)
4. Vaccine Myths
5. Vaccine Myths (2/5)

6. Vaccine Preventable Diseases
7. Vaccine Tracking
8. Vaccine Tracking (3/5)
9. Unvaccinated Children
10. Immunization Status (4/5)

11. Outbreak Reporting
12. Seasonal Flu Vaccine
13. End of Course Quiz (5/5)
14. Course Evaluation Form​ 
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