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Free or low cost vaccines through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children
Parents with young children have many things happening in their life. They want to do what is best for their child and make sure they stay healthy. However, sometimes that…
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 better, the flu can be dangerous…
Protecting babies from Hepatitis B infection
Having a baby is an exciting time for a family. There are many things to prepare and many new things to learn. It can feel overwhelming, but help from family…
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 something you can do to protect…
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 care of him and are worried…
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 as a child, your protection from…
Back to School: Get them ready with vaccinations
Have you scheduled a back-to-school doctor visit for your preteen or teen? As kids get older, the protection from some of their childhood vaccines begins to wear off. There are…
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 diseases. She also knows that she…
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 get very sick from a disease…
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 something you can do to protect…
Immunization and Pregnancy
As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your child healthy. Keeping your child healthy starts before they are born. When you’re pregnant, you take vitamins, avoid things…