Hi Mama!
Have you ever walked into a well-visit with your child and felt like there was a script being followed — but no room for your questions? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something most pediatricians don’t talk about: the vaccine schedule.
We’re diving into five eye-opening truths that rarely get mentioned in the doctor’s office. You’ll learn where the schedule comes from, why you have so many well-visits in the first place, and what most pediatricians simply aren’t taught in med school.
Don’t worry — I keep it real, grounded, and judgment-free. This episode isn’t about fear — it’s about clarity. Because when you know better, you can parent with confidence. 💪
If you’ve ever had that gut feeling that something didn’t sit right, this episode will help you trust your instincts and ask better questions at your next appointment.
Let’s get curious together.
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Sources:
Dempsey AF, Schaffer S, Singer D, et al. “Alternative vaccination schedule preferences among parents of young children.” Pediatrics 2011 Nov;128(5) (early online publication Oct 3)
Sojati J, Murali A, Rapsinski G, Williams JV. Do Not Throw Away Your Shot: Pilot Study in Improving Medical School Curricula Through Focused Vaccine Education. AJPM Focus. 2023;3(2):100178. Published 2023 Dec 23. doi:10.1016/j.focus.2023.100178
Smith, Jean Clare et al. (2014). History and Evolution of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 1964–2014. 63(42).
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