Start the school year strong and prevent illness in children
(StatePoint) — The excitement of a new school year unfolds each year when families flood the superstore aisles to buy classroom supplies, tape after-school schedules on the fridge and organize carpools with friends.
Common to each family is a desire for children to remain healthy, active, and ready to learn. To prepare children and teens to be at their best – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally – the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends regular visits with the pediatrician, as well as immunizations that help keep all family members healthy.
Recent outbreaks of measles, a highly contagious disease, have shown how quickly some infectious diseases can spread within a community. “The best way to strengthen a child’s immune system and keep them healthy is by getting them vaccinated,” said pediatrician, Dr.
David M. Higgins. “An illness like measles can keep children home and away from school and activities for days. Immunizations allow children to enjoy learning, playing and getting together with friends and family.” As of June 13, 2024, a total of 151 U.S.
