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Today's ask-a-nurse question is a follow-up on last week's vaccine question:

How do I know my baby isn't getting too large of a dose of a vaccine?

Vaccine doses for infants are different from the doses for children and the doses for adults. It is important to note that it requires at least 10 years of FDA testing before a vaccine can even be licensed. Before they are even in use, vaccines are thoroughly tested for proper dosing, safety, and effectiveness, so you can be certain that the right amount is being given to your child to provide immunity to the disease without causing serious adverse effects.

Once a vaccines is licensed, the Centers for Disease Control and the FDA continue to monitor for safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. Any hint of a problem will lead to an in-depth investigation and appropriate actions will be taken including even revoking the vaccine's license if necessary.

If you have a question you would like Nurse Brittany to answer, e-mail it to healthyhappychildren@gmail.com.