117 million kids at risk of missing measles vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic

[WVBaker]

In March, the WHO released new guidelines in the face of the COVID-19, recommending that governments temporarily pause preventative vaccine campaigns, such as measles immunizations, as long as there's no active measles outbreak in that area.

117 million kids at risk of missing measles vaccine during COVID-19 pandemic

As countries around the world shut down to to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, 117 million kids are at risk of missing the measles vaccine, top health organizations say.

abc7ny.com

 

[PigsDad]

I understand people not wanting to go into a clinic at this time. Hopefully they will get caught up on their vaccinations when this settles down.

Kurt

 

[tschwa2]

If you are bringing your kids to go shopping at Target, you might as well make an appointment with the CVS minute clinic (if your local target has one) and get those kinds of vaccines.

 

[Beachclubmum]

If you are bringing your kids to go shopping at Target, you might as well make an appointment with the CVS minute clinic (if your local target has one) and get those kinds of vaccines.

I think there are are some restrictions regarding pediatric immunizations. In my state you can’t get your child a flu shot at CVS.

 

[tschwa2]

Did not know. They were pushing flu vaccines through March in my home state because having the flu means your immune system is already compromised so you may be more likely to get Covid or having to fight both at the same time would make it much worse.