Popular Immunization Myths Busted

The Infant Immune Systems Can't Handle So Many Vaccines

The idea of exposing a fragile infant to so many illnesses can seem frightening to many parents, so it is understandable for some to consider waiting until the child is older. However, the claim that the infant immune systems can't handle so many vaccines is untrue. Since infant immune systems are so fragile, it is actually more important for them to get vaccines than adults.

Keep in mind the amount of inactive germs in a vaccine is very tiny. They are carefully calculated to be an appropriate dosage for a baby, and doctors have spent a lot of time finding the right timing for vaccinations. The Center for Disease Control's vaccine schedule is actually carefully crafted to keep infants as safe as possible. For example, the MMR vaccine recommendations are timed so a baby gets the vaccine right when it loses its residual immunity from its mother. In general, your infant will actually be safer if you stick to the schedule instead of trying to delay.

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