Back to school

As kids head back to school, why vaccinate?

Health
By Christopher Quinn
July 26, 2017

School systems across Georgia require vaccinations for children entering school.

Some parents have concerns about vaccines causing maladies, such as autism, though all the credible scientific studies say there is no link between the two.

As children prepare for school, here is a video The Atlanta Journal-Constitution created that explains the benefits and concerns of getting children vaccinated or not.

About the Author

Christopher Quinn is a writer and editor who has worked for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1999. He writes stories on Veterans Affairs, business including high-tech growth in metro Atlanta, Georgia's $72 billion farm economy, and he oversees assigning and editing news obituaries.

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