PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After a significant drop in routine vaccinations, health officials are finally beginning to see vaccination numbers rebound.
“Vaccinations prevent serious illness, illness, disability and even death,” says Neha Vias, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic.
Despite slow growth, millions of people around the world still need a vaccine to save their lives, and in the United States, authorities are asking patients to protect themselves and others from the disease. I am calling on you to roll up your sleeves.
There are routine immunizations for tetanus, shingles, and pneumonia, as well as an annual flu vaccine that many people need. Vaccination for new coronavirus infections has also been added to that list, and it is recommended that men and women of all ages keep up to date with the latest information.
And when it comes to young people, we also need to keep children up to date on vaccines so that their immune systems continue to be strengthened.
“Children have a very strong immune response, so the younger you are, the healthier you can develop an immune response,” said Dr. Vias.
She added that the coronavirus is a year-round threat and staying up to date on vaccines is the best way to fight it.