LHDs offer various essential services tailored to meet the health needs of children. These include:
1. Immunizations: They provide routine vaccinations to prevent diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella. 2. Nutrition Programs: Programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) ensure that low-income families have access to nutritious foods. 3. Health Screenings: Regular screenings for vision, hearing, and developmental milestones. 4. Disease Prevention and Control: Efforts to manage and prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases. 5. Health Education: Providing information on topics like breastfeeding, hygiene, and injury prevention.
