Opinion: Vaccines, well-child visits important for all Mendocino County children

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As a parent, you face a never-ending list of tasks to juggle. Between back-to-school prep, planning birthday parties, scheduling soccer practice, organizing park playdates, and the other demands of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook routine checkups. But well-child visits are a vital part of keeping your child healthy. These exams provide opportunities to monitor growth, screen for concerns, update immunizations, and complete sports physicals.