Consumer Reports (9/18, Loria) said that “when the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the U.S. last spring,” many families skipped or postponed vaccines and medical and dental care visits. Consumer Reports said, “Though COVID-19 is still spreading, catching up is critical.” The article shared tips to help families get “back on track,” recommending, for instance, that parents “schedule a dental appointment if your kids are overdue, or if there is a dental problem you’ve been ignoring.”