August 12th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

It’s Immunization Awareness Month in Maryland and as students prepare to return to school, the importance of vaccines is being highlighted. The Maryland Department of Health is mounting a social media campaign throughout the month to remind parents of immunization requirements. Dr. Scott Hadland of the American Academy of Pediatrics says vaccine timelines are developed to support young bodies…

    

“The vaccine schedule is carefully designed. It protects kids when they’re the most vulnerable and when their immune systems are ready. Some families ask me if spreading out shots over time is safer, but it isn’t. It just delays needed protection.”