Aspirus Health is hosting a childhood vaccination clinic in Laurium today

The start of the school year may be the start of a new flu season. Around the start of school medical Experts recommend that parents take care of this child Vaccinations are current. Fall is a good time to update vaccination Shots says James Black, pediatrician at Aspirus Keweenaw, because parents typically check other items off the list for their child.

He adds that there are several diseases that professionals are keeping an eye on, including flu, COVID-19 and measles.

There was a large outbreak in the Chicago area last year. We fear that with the increasing number of unvaccinated children in our population, we could reach a so-called critical mass of children that would encourage the spread of this diseasesays Dr. James Black. And we can experience a local measles outbreak this or future year. This worries us a lot because measles is a pretty dangerous disease.

Doctor Black says childhood vaccination clinics should try to make children comfortable about getting vaccinated so they can better understand the importance of keeping up with their own health. Tomorrow aspires Keweenaw will host the pediatric immunization clinic on the second floor of the Aspirus Laurium Clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Parents are asked to make an appointment for their child. Those interested in learning more about the vaccination clinic with Aspirus Health can find more details below.

A special vaccination clinic for children and adolescents is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th from noon to 6 p.m. Aspirus Laurium Clinic, 2nd Floor, 205 Osceola Street, Laurium. If these locations or appointments are not an option for you, you can schedule your flu shot appointment at another Aspirus clinic by calling the clinic directly. To find a clinic near you, visit aspirus.org or call the Aspirus Customer Contact Center at 800-847.4707. Aspirus encourages individuals to make appointments and pre-register by calling 906-337-6560. Most insurance policies have a $0 copay. For more information, call 906-337-6560.