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Vaccines save millions of lives every year, yet concerns about their safety continue to linger. From fears linking vaccines to autism to worries about long-term health effects, misinformation remains widespread. In this article, A/Prof Dr Erwin Khoo Jiayuan, Consultant Paediatrician and Head of the Paediatrics Department at IMU University, helps separate fact from fiction using science-based evidence — and explains why vaccines remain one of modern medicine’s greatest safeguards.
Ultimately, it is still up to parents to make the decision they believe is best for their child — including whether or not to vaccinate. However, Dr Erwin encourages all parents to openly discuss their concerns about vaccines with a paediatrician they trust. With so much information — and misinformation — circulating about vaccines, seeking professional advice can help parents make a well-informed decision in the best interest of their child.