They’re concerned that too many vaccines might overwhelm their child's immune system. Pediatricians and public health experts say parents are continuing to ask questions about the recommended vaccine schedule. The schedule is designed so that vaccines are given at the earliest possible age at which a child's immune system will respond well. “Receiving two shots every month could be even more stressful than getting four shots at once,” Feemster said. Whooping cough makes children cough uncontrollably.

Source: Washington Post April 17, 2017 16:13 UTC