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Coping with COVID-19 | Catching up on Childhood Vaccines, Health Channel

Shelter at home orders put many children behind in the routine vaccinations. Pediatricians say it’s now important to catch up to protect kids’ long-term immunity to many deadly diseases. Pediatricians’ offices follow CDC guidelines for sanitation and the staff has adjusted waiting room rules to allow for proper social distancing to keep everyone safe when visiting the doctor.

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