Safety of Childhood Immunization to Be Discussed in Hospital Live Chat

Is it safe to immunize your child? Could your child get measles?

What are the common side effects of vaccines and why are immunizations important?

These are some of the questions that may be tackled during a live Facebook chat scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. Monday Sept. 23 on the Shaw Family Pediatric Emergency Center Facebook page. 

According to a blog post by Suburban Hospital, pediatrician Dan Finkelstein, a Chevy Chase resident, will host the live Facebook chat.

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