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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…
First annual Minnesota Black Authors expo
The first ever Minnesota Black Authors expo will be held on Saturday, November 18 2017 in Minneapolis. The organizers say the expo is intended to support the work of black…
African Awards Gala is on Saturday October 14
The 6th edition of the African Awards Gala is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Rep. Ilhan Omar who is serving her first…
Who is to Blame? Understanding the blame game and its effects in Dementia care among African immigrants & refugees
By Tolulope Monisola OLA (PhD) & Richard B. Oni (PhD) Who is to blame for my mother’s or father’s dementia? Whose fault is it? Why the blame game? What are…
Advertorial: BeautifulLieUglyTruth
The following is a paid message by the coalition in Minnesota that is spreading the message about the effects of tobacco and especially menthol cigarettes on minority communities.…
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…