Well-child visits and vaccinations are essential services and help make sure children are healthy and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Pediatrician Dr. Lucy Ryan says children who do not receive their vaccines may be more likely to get diseases like measles and whooping cough. Routine vaccines help protect children and adolescents from serious diseases.
In recent months, families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Ryan said. As communities open up, it’s crucial that your child goes in for their well-child visit.
These visits are essential for many reasons, including: