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Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot

Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot

A pediatrician answers common questions about vaccine safety, side effects and schedules

Ellen Koester ⋅ 7 min read

mother and toddler smiling at doctor

Baby shots: What do they need and when?

Tracie Newman, MD ⋅ 7 min read

A group of men play flag football in a park. Staying active is an important part of men's health.

Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

A doctor wears a mask during a wellness exam with a female patient

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Mom puts her hand on her young child's forehead to check for fever while the child is sick in bed.

This is already a significant season for respiratory illness

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

Ep. 11: OB/GYN talks COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

Ep. 11: OB/GYN talks COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

19 min ⋅ October 19th

Dr. Jessica Sedevie, who received the vaccine while pregnant, dispels myths

Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Vaccination can help protect adults age 65+ from severe illness

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

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 ⋅ 5 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

A new COVID variant is here. Here’s what you need to know.

A new COVID variant is here. Here’s what you need to know.

The BA.5 variant is more contagious but less severe, experts say

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Doctor & mother celebrates vaccine milestone in fight against COVID-19

Doctor & mother celebrates vaccine milestone in fight against COVID-19

Sanford Health now administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to kids 6 months & older

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford to offer COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 months and up

Sanford to offer COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 months and up

Vaccinations begin June 24 for final group in the U.S. approved for COVID-19 vaccine

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 diary from a pediatrician

COVID-19 diary from a pediatrician

Brenda Thurlow, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist, is boosted for her patients and herself

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford’s COVID hospitalization numbers hit pandemic low

Sanford’s COVID hospitalization numbers hit pandemic low

Fourth vaccine dose available while immunity after vaccine and virus shows good protection

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

COVID vaccine boosters available at Sanford Health

COVID vaccine boosters available at Sanford Health

CDC recommends added protection against COVID for ages 5-11

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN

Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN

Sanford Health develops aspiring nursing leaders in annual fellowship program

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Preparation through vaccination key to staying flu-free

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Baby shots: What do they need and when?

Tracie Newman, MD ⋅ 7 min read

Doctor & mother celebrates vaccine milestone in fight against COVID-19

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 5 min read