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‘Patient autonomy’ has nothing to do with childhood vaccine policies

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  • Adam W. Gaffney

  • May 18, 2026

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Top Institutions in Pediatrics

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Ethics

  • #2

    Boston Children’s Hospital
    Boston Children’s Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics
    • Immunology

  • #3

    American Academy of Pediatrics
    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Itasca, Illinois

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

  • #4

    University of Pennsylvania
    University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics
    • Medical Ethics

  • #5

    Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical School

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

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‘Patient autonomy’ has nothing to do with childhood vaccine policies

  • by Adam W. Gaffney

  • May 18, 2026

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