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Does "not recommended" mean kids shouldn't get vaccines?

Not recommended can be misleading. If a vaccine that was previously “universally recommended” is referred to as “no longer recommended,” it probably means the vaccine is part of a shared decision-making conversation, not that it’s unsafe or inappropriate. Your pediatrician can help you decide what’s right for your child.

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