Connecting You To Better Health
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination.
As your children head back to school this fall, it’s particularly important for you to work with your child’s doctor or nurse to make sure they get caught up on missed well-child visits and recommended vaccines.
Remember to take care of yourself too! Make sure to receive any vaccines you need to stay healthy. Use CDC’s adult vaccine assessment tool to see which vaccines might be right for you.
KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old. Screenings are free of charge and search for common causes of childhood vision loss. At-risk children will be referred to eye doctors for examination and treatment.
The Heart & Vascular Center allows cardiac experts from Washington University to provide outpatient cardiac services and inpatient consultations in one convenient location. From prevention to diagnosis to rehabilitation, the Heart & Vascular Center has the technology, staff, and expertise patients need for a total approach to heart care.
