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Flu vaccinations recommended heading into difficult season

Flu vaccinations recommended heading into difficult season

Flu season could be worst in 5 years, coincide with other respiratory outbreaks
Jason Anschutz 6 min read
Preparation through vaccination key to staying flu-free

Preparation through vaccination key to staying flu-free

Flu season starts in October and runs through May
SHN Staff 5 min read
Well child visits important for children of all ages

Well child visits important for children of all ages

“Not only is a well child exam more comprehensive, it’s often paid for by insurance"
SHN Staff 12 min read
‘Jean Team’ a part of award-winning home health crew

‘Jean Team’ a part of award-winning home health crew

“Almost anything that can be done in the hospital, we can do in the home"
Matt Holsen 5 min read
Booster dose builds immunity as omicron variant spreads

Booster dose builds immunity as omicron variant spreads

Mounting data proves COVID vaccine still safer, more effective than natural infection
Courtney Collen 9 min read
5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

Go trick-or-treating without getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu
SHN Staff 6 min read
Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Immunization blitzes include drive-thru and clinic appointments across health system
Nathan Aamodt 4 min read
Baby benefits when pregnant mom gets the flu shot

Baby benefits when pregnant mom gets the flu shot

Why doctors recommend flu shots during pregnancy
Heather Spies, MD 5 min read
The pandemic isn’t over as new school year approaches

The pandemic isn’t over as new school year approaches

New school year comes with new variants of coronavirus, unseasonal RSV
Courtney Collen 7 min read
Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is

Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is

Vaccination continues for health care workers and high-risk individuals first
Courtney Collen 14 min read