A slight cough, a feverish nap, and a runny nose.
Nothing is more frustrating than a sick child, and dealing with the issue while school is in session is even worse. To best prepare, doctors are urging parents to make sure their kids’ vaccinations are up to date before they head to school for the first time.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children should begin vaccinating against 15 potentially serious diseases by the time they turn 2, including annual vaccinations against the flu and COVID-19.
Children receive most of these vaccinations during routine checkups, but some pediatric patients are still missing them because the pandemic has disrupted health checks, doctors say, and they urge parents to make sure their children are up to date on vaccinations before they start school.
