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Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to
help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood
immunizations . Vaccinating children on time is the best way to
protect them against 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases
before their second birthday. "The recommended immunization
schedule is designed to offer protection early in life," said
Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General and Director of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National
Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, "when babies
are vulnerable and before it's likely they will be exposed to
diseases." Public health and medical experts base their vaccine
recommendations on many factors. They study information about
diseases and vaccines very car