Medical Economics August 12, 2022
Back-to-school season is prime time to reach parents and children about immunizations.
Fall is the best time of year to be a family physician. It’s the time I get to catch up with many of my young patients, see how they’ve grown, what they’ve learned, and how they’re feeling. I’ve known some of my young patients since they were babies and enjoy being part of their early health journey. Family physicians also have strong relationships with their young patients’ parents, which is why we must keep them engaged in their children’s preventive health – especially when it comes to immunizations.
Despite national efforts, recent data from the United Nations and UNICEF revealed nearly 25 million children missed vaccinations in 2021....