 Hello, I'm Dr. Judy Aschner, physician and chief for the Hackett's Equity in Children's Health. In today's environment, it's understandable that parents are concerned about when to seek health care for their kids. But it's important to remember that if your child is sick and needs emergency care, a children's hospital emergency department is the best place to be. Delaying treatment can put your child at greater risk for infection, serious complications, or even be life-threatening. It's also important to keep children's regularly scheduled wellness visits. Keeping up with immunization schedules is vital to a child's health. In all of our healthcare settings, we've implemented new procedures to prevent the spread of infection and keep you and your child safe. These include temperature screenings, mandatory masking, and rigorous cleaning and sanitation. Virtual visits are also available for your convenience. Visit hackensacmeridianhealth.org slash get care now to learn more.