Commentary|Articles|March 27, 2025

5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Vaccines

Author(s)Kyle Munz

In the wake of the 2025 measles outbreak and lingering vaccine hesitancy, here are 5 things to know about the safety, efficacy, myths, and more related to childhood vaccinations.

A plethora of factors influence a parent’s or a caregiver's decision to vaccinate. Although numerous data and publications indicate the safety and efficacy of vaccines, hesitancy to vaccinate remains among the top threats to global health, even more so in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Skepticism and uncertainty about vaccine composition, whether vaccination is truly necessary, concerns about a link to autism, and cultural and religious beliefs carry a lot of weight in this discussion.2 In the midst of growing controversy, here are 5 things parents should know about childhood vaccinations.