Ohio Kids Need Routine Vaccinations: Ohio Department Of Health

OHIO — Ohio's top medical officials spent part of this week urging families to get their children up-to-date on all recommended vaccines.

It's easy to forget in the era of COVID-19, but children need to be vaccinated against other viruses, like tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough, the Ohio Department of Health said. Between 2019 and 2020, children stopped going for check-ups and routine examinations and began missing scheduled vaccinations.

“Vaccines have protected us for years, like those preventing polio, measles, and mumps,” said Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. “Before vaccines, diseases like these were common, and caused great suffering and deaths every year. When enough people are vaccinated, it can greatly decrease the spread of dangerous diseases from child to child.”

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The Ohio Department of Health is advocating for routine vaccinations through a public awareness campaign, which includes videos like this:

Vanderhoff reminded Ohioans that routine vaccinations can save lives, prevent the return of deadly diseases, make it safer to travel domestically and abroad, and that "well-child" visits are necessary.