I got my smallpox, polio, and DTP shots all when I was a baby or a toddler, depending on the recommendation. The DTP was eventually phased out and the Tdap replaced it in 1991. I came down with a case of chicken pox, so I never had to worry about getting the vaccine for that. My sister had the mumps and I was exposed and didn't get sick, so we assume I'm immune. But later in life I did get the MMR shot "just in case." It didn't exist when I was born. Once the Shingrix vaccine became available for me when I turned 50 I got the 2-dose shot, and also started getting a yearly flu shot. Now I also get whatever new COVID shot is provided from year to year.
So whatever some parents choose to reject for their children, is their problem when things go wrong. I'm protected. I think anyone whose child /cannot/ be vaccinated due to medical issues, should sue the State of Florida if their kid gets sick as a result of the deniers being given permission to reject science.
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