Concerned about keeping your child’s immunization schedule on track during COVID19? Well-child visits and vaccinations are essential services during coronavirus closures and are still available. Learn more: iVax2protect NIAM
released in May 2020 found a troubling drop in routine childhood vaccinations as a result of families staying at home. While families followed public health warnings about going out, an unfortunate result was many missed routine vaccinations.
CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend every child continues to receive routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 outbreak.Children need to be protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. Well-child visits and vaccinations are essential services and help make sure children are protected. Children who are not protected by vaccines may be more likely to get diseases like measles and whooping cough.
As communities are opening up, it’s important for parents to work with their children’s doctor or nurse to make sure their children stay up to date on routine vaccines.If your child is due for a well-child visit, call the doctor’s office and ask about ways they safely offer well-child visits during this time.
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