“Parental choice may play a role, but the CDC’s data suggests that many of these parents DO want to vaccinate their children, but they may not be able to get vaccines for them. They may face hurdles, like not having a health care professional nearby, not having time to get their children a doctor, and/or thinking they cannot afford vaccines.” Cohn stated.
The CDC would like to remind healthcare professionals to make strong vaccine recommendations to their patients and make sure the parents understand the importance of a vaccine. “The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program helps reduce financial hurdles parents face when trying to get their children vaccinated and protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.”
