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Have a long-term health condition? Get a flu vaccine!
Many people have a long-term health condition (also called a chronic disease) like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. However, many people do not know that these health conditions can cause…
Regular checkups help keep your baby healthy
Having a new baby is an exciting time with lots of changes. Every day brings something new for you and your baby. It can also be a time of many…
Traveling to another country? Don’t forget about immunizations
Measles, a disease that spreads quickly, kills hundreds of children in the world every day. The disease is infecting people in Europe, Asia and Africa. Â There is something you can…
These vaccines are needed by pregnant women
As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your child healthy. Keeping your child healthy starts before they are born by doing things to have a healthy pregnancy.…
Adults with long-term health conditions need vaccines to stay healthy
Each year, thousands of adults in the United States suffer from serious illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines. These diseases can be serious and require you to go…
Its Flu season, do this
It’s flu season! There are some simple things you can do to help you and your family stay healthy, like getting your flu vaccine, covering your cough, and staying home…
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…