Hallberg's Picture of Health: Don't delay vaccinations

Mumps, measles and rubella vaccine
Syringes containing the mumps, measles and rubella vaccine are ready at the University of Iowa, April 27, 2006 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mark Kegans | Getty Images 2006

The recent measles outbreak and MMR vaccination scare has Dr. Jon Hallberg thinking about a broader vaccination phobia in this country.

A report in the "Journal of Pediatrics" indicates that 93 percent of family physicians and pediatricians have been asked by parents to delay vaccinations.

Dr. Hallberg and host Tom Crann discuss the ramfications of delay for your child's health and what's prompting the hesitation.

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