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Ryan McCormick, M.D.'s avatar

It is always harder to act on a proposition than to take a passive stance. If something bad happens because we took an action, it feels like we are responsible. No parent wants to hurt their child, and even if there is a tiny chance of causing harm it is understandable why up to a third of American parents aren't getting their kids vaccinated voluntarily.

But unfortunately we are just as responsible for not acting. Seeing your child get sick, and worrying how bad it might get, and worrying about who else is about to get sick, should compel us to take control and choose the less risky proposition.

I’m sticking with the AAP, AAFP, FDA, and CDC recommendations, and an old school respect for expertise... and your post here reinforces all that! Thank you.

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Jennifer Caplan, MD's avatar

Thanks for a great article--as a pediatrician, I actually try to balance both numerator and denominator in helping my parents make decisions--such a tough time right now! I would love to hear more about type 1 diabetes risk post-COVID--but there may not be enough data to address this yet...

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