Vaccine Refusals: What are the Issues?

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This podcast takes a look at what parental refusals of immunization can mean for the child and the community. Hear how you can respond and hopefully work through these issues with parents. Dr. Lise Johnson, host of Contemporary Pediatrics Radio, interviews Dr. Douglas Diekema, from the AAP Committee on Bioethics, and author of their report "Responding to Parental Refusals of Immunization of Children."

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