CDC, vaccine schedule
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that it is reducing the number of recommended vaccines for children from 18 to 11. This decision has left some local medical professionals questioning the reasoning behind the change.
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