Teaching the importance of vaccines and hygiene in a fun way
Today’s visit to Central Park was a unique one, as kids brought their favorite stuffed animals to the Teddy Bear Clinic.
The event marked the 18th anniversary for the Early Childhood Intervention Program today, May 27.
“The early years matter,” Colleen Sabraw, executive director of the program said. “If we can promote good health in terms of mental health for moms, good hygiene for kids, teeth cleaning and immunizations, then all of our children will be healthy.”
On site today were tents with nurses and dental hygienists to administer immunizations, vaccines and teeth cleaning to children in need of the service. As part of the education, children’s stuffed animals were also given a check-up so staff could help explain the necessity of immunizations and proper hygiene practices to kids.