Ask a Pediatrician: Parents’ Top Questions About Childhood Vaccines

Childhood vaccines raise some of the biggest questions parents face. In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide, host Suzy Shaw welcomes back retired pediatrician Dr. Barnaby Starr, who spent decades guiding families with trusted, practical advice. Together, they cover everything from newborn vaccines like Hepatitis B to school and teen immunizations including MMR, HPV, meningococcal, flu, and COVID-19. Dr. Starr explains how vaccines work, what side effects parents should expect, and why herd immunity is so critical. Packed with clarity and compassion, this conversation helps parents feel more confident navigating vaccine decisions for their children.