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UNICEF launched the first of three rounds of catch-up immunizations Sunday to reach more than 40,000 children.

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Haters will say that the US shouldn't adopt Denmark's vaccine schedule, because the US doesn't have the same infrastructure that Denmark has. Completely ignoring that we have the MOST VITAL INFRASTRUCTURE in common:

Checkmate, libs

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Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms because they have a strong initial 'innate' immune reaction that quickly defeats the

"Because children haven't been exposed to many viruses, their immune system is still 'naive'. And because they don't develop memory T cells, they are at risk of getting sick when they become reinfected. With each new infectious episode as they get older, there is a risk of their T cells becoming 'exhausted' and ineffective, like the T cells in older people. This is why we think it's important to vaccinate children," he says.

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In Massachusetts, students in kindergarten through 12th grade are required to be immunized against DTaP/Tdap, polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella vaccines for school entry.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

DTaP/Tdap: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines.

Polio: Poliovirus vaccine.

MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.

Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B vaccine.

Varicella: Chickenpox vaccine.

Tdap: A booster dose of Tdap is required for students entering 7th grade.

Meningococcal vaccine: All students entering 11th grade must have received the menACWY (meningococcal vaccine) booster.

Physical Examination: Students are required to submit a recent physical examination (within the last 12 months).

TB assessment/test: Students are required to submit a TB assessment/test.

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