More frequently than outright refusing vaccines, parents sometimes ask doctors to give vaccines at a slower rate or with more visits than the CDC recommends. What is behind these requests, and are these "alternative schedules" a good idea? We asked Dr. Paul Offit to explain the science behind vaccine schedules and the dangers of delaying vaccines.

Links from this episode:

John Philip Ryan: https://www.facebook.com/116317855073374/photos/a.794399590598527/2562294067142395/?type=3&theater

The Real Truther Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=734853060362605

The Karnowski Aluminum Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876285917304837

The Problem with Dr. Bob's Alternative Schedule: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/123/1/e164

Vaccine Education Center: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center

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