Can babies handle aluminum in vaccines?
AAP research finds vaccine aluminum helps build protection; the tiny amount is far below harmful levels, and most leaves the body through the kidneys.
Are Vitamin K shots dangerous for newborns?
The newborn Vitamin K shot prevents serious bleeding and does not cause cancer, infertility, or genetic problems. AAP and WHO still recommend it.
How do the vaccine schedule changes affect my family?
Earlier this month, federal health officials announced changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. Several vaccines that were previously recommended for all children are now listed as either recommended only for certain high-risk groups or as vaccines that require “shared…