Little coughs, feverish naps and runny noses.
Nothing tugs at the heartstrings more than a sick child. And it’s all the more troubling to contend with that when classes are in session. To best prepare, doctors are urging parents to check that kids’ routine vaccines are up to date before their first day of school.
Children should begin vaccinations against 15 potentially serious diseases before they turn 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That includes annual shots against influenza and COVID-19.