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National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 19-26, 2008

For National Infant Immunization Week, the Academy is highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Joseph A. Bocchini Jr., MD, FAAP, chairperson of the AAP National Committee on Infectious Diseases, answers common questions parents have about vaccines in an audio interview.

Audio files - Click on a question to hear Dr. Bocchini's response.

The past century witnessed great progress in eliminating many of the devastating infectious diseases of childhood. Read about these medical breakthroughs in an excerpt from the book, "Dedicated to the Health of All Children." (45 pages)


Resources for parents on immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases - see Immunizations Health Topic page

Information on immunizations for parents and clinicians - see Childhood Immunization Support Program Web site

National Infant Immunization Week events and activities from CDC Web site





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