Summer is here—cue the popsicles, pool days, and staying up way past bedtime! While school might feel like a distant thought, now is actually the perfect time to check one big thing off your fall to-do list: your child’s vaccines.
This quick reminder to get on those back to school vaccines is brought to you in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
Getting caught up on vaccinations during the summer means less stress come August. No last-minute rush to the doctor, no scrambling for appointments, and no surprise hiccups before school starts. It’s a simple way to keep your child protected and give you one less thing to worry about when back-to-school season rolls around.
Why Vaccinate?
Vaccines protect against serious (and contagious) diseases such as..
- Measles
- Whooping cough
- and Chickenpox
—things no kid (or parent) wants to deal with during the school year. The CDC’s recommended schedule is designed to keep your child safe at every stage, and most school-required vaccines fall right in line.
(For more information on why vaccinations are important, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/reasons/index.html)
So before your calendar fills up with summer fun, take a moment to book that check-up or call your pediatrician. Your future self (and your kid’s teacher) will thank you.
The Tuscarawas County Health Department offers vaccines! To schedule your child’s vaccine appointment, call 330-343-5555, ext. 1810 for the Medical Office.