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Minnesota infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann announces retirement
Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann announced Thursday that she will retire Feb. 2 after 30 years at the department. She...
Minnesota state health officials warn against use of certain brands of...
There has been an increased use of hand sanitizers during the coronavirus pandemic and with it an increased number of companies that are taking...
Governor Walz and Afro Deli’s Kahin give updates on COVID-19 impact
Governor Walz at Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing invited Abdirahman Kahin, owner of Afro Deli and the 2018 African Awards Business of the Year, to...
You can join the fight against COVID-19 by helping yourself!
Troubling times can make us feel useless, like our hands are tied and there’s little we can do to help. The Minnesota Department of...
How to find accurate health information online
Have you ever gotten health advice from a friend or relative and wanted to check it out on the internet? Have you ever had...
Adults need vaccines, too!
Influenza, also called flu, makes thousands of Minnesotans sick every year. This can cause them to miss work and school. While most people get...
Planning international travel? Don’t forget about immunizations
Measles kills 400 children in the world every day. It is very contagious and travels easily from one continent to another. But, there is...
Influenza (flu): What you need to know
Your child has been home from school for three days with a cough, runny nose, and fever. You’ve had to miss work to take...
Adults need vaccines too
Vaccines are an important part of keeping kids healthy but did you know that adults need vaccines, too? Even if you were fully vaccinated...
Get free or low-cost vaccines through the UUAV program
Aminata Kamara knows how important it is that her children are up-to-date on all of their shots so that they are protected from dangerous...
What you need to know about infant immunization
Vaccines are a very important part of protecting your children and yourself from some serious diseases. Anyone who has seen a person die or...