By: Dr. Jazmine Harris and Salita DeMary
As the first leaves of autumn begin to fall and local children venture deeper into the school year, the CompleteCare Health Network team wants to remind parents of the safety and effectiveness of pediatric flu vaccinations.
According to a 2020 CDC study, flu vaccinations caused a 41% decrease in flu-related ER visits in children 6 months to 17 years old.
“Flu vaccines and COVID vaccines are safe,” said Dr. Jazmine Harris, a CompleteCare Health Network pediatrician, “The vaccines help your body heal faster from those illness and prevent serious complications that can occur from having Influenza or COVID-19. I get my flu and COVID vaccine at the same time. My family and young daughter do as well and we are healthier for that reason. I strongly recommend the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine to my patients!”
The vaccines help your body heal faster!
-Dr. Jazmine Harris
Flu immunizations are often quick and available at local, accessible locations. “Parents can have their children vaccinated at pretty much any pharmacy,” said Dr. Emmanuel Poku, CompleteCare Health Network’s Director of Pharmacy, “booking an appointment is easy and convenient.”
With 19 sites across Cape May, Cumberland, and Gloucester Counties, CompleteCare Health Network makes getting your child’s vaccinations quick and easy. Call 1 (856) 451-4700 or schedule an appointment online to find the location nearest you.
Let’s work together to ensure this fall’s playtime does not mean flu time for our children!