Childhood vaccinations are extremely important. Vaccines are essential for protecting children against infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella and whooping cough. Childhood vaccines or immunizations can seem overwhelming when you are a new parent, but they not only protect your child from deadly disease, they also protect other children. Jennifer Mascagni, FNP, at Ellisville Pediatric Clinic discusses the importance of childhood vaccinations.

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