Immunizations - Sanford Health News

Mother taking daughters temperature.

Your top 10 Googled questions about kids and the flu

You asked, we answered with the help of a Sanford Children's leader

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

Man with the flu, Covered In Blanket, coughs into his hand. He holds a mug and has citrus fruits in a bowl nearby.

Your 10 most Googled questions about the flu & flu shot

Courtney Collen ⋅ 12 min read

Drive-thru the flu: Sanford Health offers mobile flu shots

Simon Floss ⋅ 3 min read

Asian woman in 60s embracing her mid-30s daughter who is fighting cancer and is wearing a headcovering. They are seated on a couch and have contemplative expressions.

For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse speaks with a senior resident about flu shots.

Seasonal influenza and seniors: Concerns during the pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Scientist wearing pink-colored protective gloves, transfers influenza sample vials from their cold shipping box, into a black plastic vial tray, while inside a negatively-pressurized flow hood.

Flu shots even more important during COVID-19 pandemic

With two respiratory illnesses going around, Sanford stocks extra flu vaccines

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Boy wearing mask sitting in medical waiting room holding gadget looking at camera

Wellness exams, vaccines now could prevent outbreaks in fall

Keep your kid healthy with regularly scheduled well child checkups

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

A boy just had his vaccination, and is showing me the position on the arm.

Vaccines for Children program offers free immunizations

Lost your job or coverage? Your kids can still get their shots on schedule

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Smiling woman with band-aid on her arm after flu shot in exam room.

Good Samaritan Society honored for vaccination effort

Society earns national award for employee immunization against seasonal flu

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 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

Safe clinic setting and extended hours can help you maintain your health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Courtney Collen sits in front of a computer monitor showing herself on the left and Dr. Stephanie Hanson on the right talking via Skype about kids and COVID-19

COVID-19 Q&A: Pediatrician urges well visits, physicals

Families need to keep up with immunizations to avoid outbreaks of other diseases

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Herd immunity illustration. Human crowd forming a big target symbol on white background.

Herd immunity: The goal in race to slow down coronavirus

Social distancing has helped as researchers pursue treatments and vaccines

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Footprint decals on the floor of a clinic indicate where people should stand at a distance from others when taking care of health care needs

Don’t neglect your health needs. It’s safe to seek care

Stay on track with chronic conditions, screenings and immunizations

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Cold And Flu. Portrait Of Ill Woman Caught Cold, Feeling Sick And Sneezing In Paper Wipe. Closeup Of Beautiful Unhealthy Girl Covered In Blanket Wiping Nose.

Number of influenza cases remains high through spring

Long flu season expected, vaccinations still available

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Whooping cough: You may need booster as vaccine fades

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Pneumonia vaccine: Oprah got it. Do you need it?

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Herd immunity: The goal in race to slow down coronavirus

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Pediatrician urges well visits, physicals

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Wellness exams, vaccines now could prevent outbreaks in fall

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read