The misconception that vaccines cause Down syndrome is false. Down syndrome results from an extra chromosome 21 due to nondisjunction before or at conception. Increased anti-vaccine misinformation has led to vaccine hesitancy among parents of affected children, risking their health, especially as COVID poses a significant threat to them.
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You can now get your children who are at least 12 years of age vaccinated and protected against COVID.
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While everyone should get a flu vaccine each year, some kids are at higher risk for severe flu complications and should be extra sure to get vaccinated and protected.
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Your child with Down syndrome should be fully vaccinated on time without any delays, as there are no contraindications and he or she could be at increased risk for some infections.
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