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How we can all help protect babies with immunizations

Posted August 22, 2017, 10:30 am
Claire McCarthy, MD
Claire McCarthy, MD
Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
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In a study of pregnant women, more than half received no information about immunizations for their babies. When they did, it was more likely to be negative if it came from a friend or family member.

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