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Different vaccines produce different results: Here’s why

Different vaccines produce different results: Here’s why

Some vaccines provide seasonal protection while some provide lifelong immunity
Mel Hakes portrait Mel Hakes 8 min read
Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

An infectious disease specialist answers your questions about flu shots
Dr. Avish Nagpal headshot Avish Nagpal, MD 7 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
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry 5 min read
Losing daughter turns mom into flu shot crusader

Losing daughter turns mom into flu shot crusader

Angie Wehrkamp shares 2-year-old Gianna’s story in hopes of helping other families
Erin Mairose headshot Erin Mairose 7 min read
COVID, RSV, flu and whooping cough vaccines available now

COVID, RSV, flu and whooping cough vaccines available now

Sanford Health encourages everyone to make sure your vaccinations are up to date
Jon Berg 4 min read
Well child visits important for children of all ages

Well child visits important for children of all ages

These checkups cover milestones, vaccines, other timely health topics as kids grow
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 10 min read
What you need to know about flu and the flu vaccine

What you need to know about flu and the flu vaccine

Learn influenza facts from a doctor. For one, flu shots can't give you the flu
Noe Mateo, MD 5 min read
Influenza vaccine now available at Sanford Health

Influenza vaccine now available at Sanford Health

Flu vaccine recommended for everyone over 6 months old
Jon Berg 2 min read
Achoo! Cold and flu season is almost here

Achoo! Cold and flu season is almost here

Spot the symptoms, and learn to tell the difference between illnesses
A baby girl having fun walking with her dad in their backyard. Parenting Services 7 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 headshot Matt Holsen 5 min read