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Why it’s critical for children to get their routine health care

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

Why it's critical for children to get their routine health care
June 15, 2020

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