GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — With the start of the new school year just weeks away, health officials are urging parents to make sure their kindergartners are up to date on required vaccinations.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health says immunizations are a key part of school readiness and help protect children—and the wider community—from preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and whooping cough.
“Vaccines are safe, effective, and one of the best ways to keep your child healthy,” said Anita Ramachandran, Assistant Public Health Director, Guilford County Division of Public Health. “Before your child walks through the school doors, make sure they are protected.”…