The article discusses the critical role of childhood vaccination programs in preventing infections and serious illnesses in young children, who are particularly vulnerable before their immune systems fully develop. Over the past three decades, these vaccines have significantly reduced mortality and hospitalization rates in the U.S. The article emphasizes the recommended vaccination schedule set by an advisory committee of experts, highlighting the importance of timing and immune response in effective vaccination. It warns that delaying vaccines can increase the risk of exposure to preventable diseases in children.
That's why childhood vaccination programs have been such a boon for public health. In the past 30 years, recommended childhood vaccines have prevented an estimated 1.1 million deaths and 32 million hospitalizations in the United States.
When we start spacing things out, the danger is that either the child gets exposed, or we never get them caught up and they miss out entirely, said Dr. Beth Thielen.
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