Parents often want changes in kids’ shots schedule

By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) - Many parents ask doctors to spread out toddlers' vaccines instead of following the recommended immunization schedule, according to a new study. Most doctors comply with the request, even though they believe the delays put the children at risk for preventable diseases and make the experience more painful, the researchers report in the journal Pediatrics. Only about 2 to 3 percent of parents actually refuse vaccines, said study leader Dr. Allison Kempe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends several shots during the first years of life to protect against diseases (PDF link: http://1.usa.gov/1EDPWBP).



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