Pediatricians are sounding the alarm about what’s becoming a widespread problem during the pandemic: A dramatic drop in the number of kids getting vaccinated for preventable diseases. (WBEZ)
The symptoms resemble that of Kawasaki disease, including a rash, fever, swollen hands and feet and abdominal pain. It's believed to be linked to coronavirus. There are awho have been hospitalized in Illinois, and doctors said they're keeping a close eye out for new cases. The state's public health director announced Wednesday she's forming a task force to investigate the illness and its risk to children.
"While we are concerned about COVID, [children] are far more at risk, at least in Illinois, from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, whooping cough, meningitis — these horrible diseases," said Dr. Eddie Pont, a pediatrician in Elmhurst and chair of government affairs for the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Holland said the fact that children are socializing less and are out of school during the stay-at-home order gives doctors more leeway to make up for the steep decline, but she's advising parents to get back on track with vaccination schedules.Pediatricians are emphasizing the steps they've taken over the past few months to ensure children who need wellness check-ups can do so safely.
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