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As vaccines prevent more and more diseases, the average number of shots for infants has increased. In fact, today's children receive approximately 20 immunization shots by the age of 2. The good news is that children can now be protected from five serious diseases with fewer shots through a vaccine called Pediarix. It is the latest combination children's vaccine to receive FDA approval. The vaccine protects infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B and polio. Pediarix reduces the number of shots given in the first year by up to six...