• Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Why kids need wellness checks and vaccinations

a young child in a t-shirt getting a vaccination, flu shot

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a hold on many activities. But one thing that shouldn't fall by the wayside is your child's health.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, discusses the importance of routine checkups, including keeping up with vaccination schedules.

Mayo Clinic Q&A is available on podcast platforms including AppleGoogleSpotifyStitcherTuneIn and iHeart


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