Children's healthPreventive care

The benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks

Concerned about the potential risks of childhood vaccinations? Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, explains how vaccines help protect the health of children and the rest of the community.


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  • 4 reasons why vaccines are absolutely necessary for children

  • Why kids get sick so often

  • How to bring down a high fever

  • What is the correct way to give a child medication?

  • Help your child learn to like the doctor

  • How's your child's self-esteem?

  • Is cold and cough medicine safe for toddlers?

  • Car safety tips for kids

  • Vitamin D benefits for kids

  • What to expect from your kindergartener

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