Now that the masks are down we’re finally sharing those smiles we all missed, but unfortunately those germs are also seizing the opportunity they’ve missed for the past few years. Germs (mostly in the form of viruses thanks to effective vaccinations) – are currently wreaking havoc on our little ones.
Hennepin Healthcare pediatric infectious disease specialist Stacene Maroushek, MD emphasizes the importance of vaccinating children to avoid some of the common childhood illnesses, including influenza, that can add to the surplus of infections that are widespread right now. (more…)