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COVID-19: Vassar College Reveals Plans For Bringing Students Back To Campus COVID-19: Vassar College Reveals Plans For Bringing Students Back To Campus
Covid-19: Vassar College Reveals Plans For Bringing Students Back To Campus Another Hudson Valley college has announced its plans for reopening its campus for the first time since March in the fall as New York recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The plan for Vassar College in Poughkeepsie is calling for the arrival of small groups of students to campus on staggered dates beginning on Saturday, Aug. 15, with classes beginning on Monday, Aug. 31. Students who are unable to return to campus or who choose not to do so will be able to take courses remotely.  According to Vassar President Elizabeth Bradley, the college will be employing a comb…
Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic? Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic?
Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic? We’re getting asked by many parents if, during this pandemic, they should bring their children in for vaccinations and scheduled well visits. In general, the answer is yes. Getting those early immunizations in for babies and toddlers has important benefits. It helps to protect them from infections, such as pneumococcus and pertussis that can be deadly, at a time when their immune system is vulnerable. For some children with special health conditions, or those who are behind on immunizations, waiting is definitely not recommended. Leading experts warn that delays in immunizations could caus…