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This important national survey is intended to improve the health of Americans by collecting information about childhood, adolescent, and adult immunizations. The information collected helps identify communities or areas needing additional resources for immunization programs.
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They continue to call, at least 5 times per day. I called them back and demanded they put my number on the "do not call list" and they refused to do
so. I then filed a complaint with the FTC
They have called everyday for the past month. I finally answered this evening because I am sick of the calls. They started out by saying they were with the CDC and doing an immunization survey of children under 3. I told tham that I did not have any children under three, so they asked if I had any children under 18. I replied yes, so they asked the age of the child. When I told them the age they said, 'Now we need to ask some health related questions about your child.' I told them 'no' that I would not answer any other questions. They said, 'Can I ask why not?' I said, 'Yes, because it is none of your business.' And with that the call ended. From what I read online though, this will probably not end these calls. The 'Do Not Call Registry' does not protect against survey calls, so basically they can continue to call us at all hours of the night and day, as well as on weekends. GRRR!!!!!!