CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Doctors warn that waiting too long to vaccinate children can reduce effectiveness and that getting shots early gives kids the strongest protection against serious diseases.

Despite growing skepticism, health experts say vaccines are most effective when given early in life.

Children's immune systems respond more strongly to vaccines, which helps protect them against serious illnesses like measles, whooping cough and the flu. Getting vaccinated young not only protects the individual but also helps prevent the spread of diseases in the community. This herd immunity keeps vulnerable populations, like infants and the elderly, safer.

As we age, our immune system becomes less responsive. Adults may not get the same strong protection from vaccines, which is why childhood v

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