Pediatricians taking precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus

Pediatricians taking precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus

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Meanwhile -- some experts are worried about the spread of preventable diseases once coronavirus is over.

They're worried some children may not get vaccines over worries about the new virus.

That's why doctors are urging parents to keep those appointments!

Waay 31's casey albritton learned what precautions pediatricians are taking to make sure children are safe when getting vaccines.

Here at huntsville pediatric associates, employees tell me they are not allowing anyone to wait in the lobby.

Instead, parents will park outside and wait in their cars until a room is available.

Courtney doan/ parent "i was really nervous before and i had honestly even thought about calling the doctor to see if we could push them a little bit."

Jamila lane/ parent "kind of a weighing the options like, is this going to be over in a couple of months and we can do this more safely."

Parents across north alabama have the same question... shouldi take my child to get regularly scheduled vaccines despite the risk of coronavirus exposure?

Courtney doan/ parent "just exposing him to anything at the doctor's office made me feel uneasy."

Employees at huntsville pediatric associates said if at all possible - you should continue with your child's vaccinations and boosters.

Courtney doan/ parent "if we did delay it, it would throw off his vaccination schedule for the rest of his life."

Courtney doan isn't the only one who got her baby vaccinated despite her fears.

Jamila lane decided to take her 15-month-old after she heard what precautions the pediatrician was taking.

Jamila lane/ parent "it was probably safer than going to the grocery store."

Both doan and lane tell me huntsville pediatric associates allowed them to wait in their cars until their appointment times - and everyone was required to wear a mask.

Jamila lane/ parent "the doors were all open so we didn't have to touch anything and we just went straight back."

Courtney doan/ parent "he used an alcohol swab on his hand before he touched the baby and it honestly put me at ease."

Both parents say they're happy with their decisions..

Courtney doan/ parent "it really did just come down to thinking about what we were protecting him against with the vaccines, versus what we may be exposing him to."

Huntsville pediatric associates tell me it is only allowing sick patients to visit in the afternoons, and well patients can come in the mornings