Every day in my pediatric office I am asked the same question: “Are vaccines safe?”

I wanted to dispell some myths about vaccines and explain how they work.  I hope you will take a few moments to read this month’s article in the Tidewater Family magazine entitled: “Are vaccines safe?”

Spoiler alert: they are! Perhaps a friend you know struggles with decisions related to vaccine safety.  This may be helpful information to share.  I explain how vaccines work, how and why they were developed and why you as a parent can feel comfortable protecting your children from deadly diseases.  Remember: diseases are deadly, vaccines are safe.

Read more:  http://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/are-vaccines-safe