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Doctors concerned kids won’t get immunization shots during COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Vaccines such as measles, whooping cough and diphtheria are on hold for now as some health care facilities are taking fewer and fewer patients, if any at all. 

On Thursday, News 8’s Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed., discussed doctors’ concerns about available practitioners to administer necessary immunization and booster shots for young children and teenagers. 

Gillis also talked about the risks unvaccinated kids face as the economy reopens. 

Watch the video for details.