Get the Shot Not the Flu

Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever as Public Health Experts predict an increase in upper respiratory illness this fall; meaning that they anticipate to see more influenza, strep throat, colds, and other ear, nose, and throat infections.   Why is...

Stay Safe this Labor Day

With the upcoming Labor Day weekend and increasing cases of COVID-19, it’s important to stay safe all weekend long by masking up, backing up, washing up, and even vaxing up. Here’s some tips to keep in mind as you are planning for your 3-day long weekend.  Stay Home...

Vax to School

Minnesota is the front runner in vaccine efforts in the Midwest with nearly 70% of the statewide population have received at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccine, it’s easy to think everything COVID-19 is behind us.   As the new Delta variant has emerged...

Why I Plan on Getting Vaccinated

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed, I’m looking forward to the brighter days ahead. For my parents who are 65+, my sister who has asthma, and my family and friends who have pre-existing conditions getting vaccinated is just around the corner and for...

Post-Vaccination Life

As new COVID-19 vaccination phases open and more people get vaccinated, it is starting to feel like the end of the pandemic is in sight. Although the COVID-19 vaccines are a huge step in the right direction, it does not mean that the pandemic is over. It is important...