The flu shot is the best defense against influenza
The flu, or influenza, is a complex, highly-contagious virus that is nearly impossible to predict. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza.
Children’s Minnesota Stories
Read health tips from our experts as well as stories by patients, families and staff about kids’ health and their experiences at Children’s Minnesota.
Talking to kids about tragedies in the news
Incidents of gun violence and terrorism are hard to understand and process for individuals of all ages, but especially for children. Therefore, it’s critical for parents to talk with their children about these tragedies and help them process what they’re seeing.
Trina takes a shot at Harold
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 20 years old, Trina turned to Children’s Minnesota to defeat tumor for good.
Teige triumphs through cancer and rare genetic platelet disorder
A cancer diagnosis for any family is hard. But Teige’s diagnosis was further complicated by a rare genetic platelet disorder called Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia.
Jacqueline continues to inspire others through cancer journey
Jacqueline Englund was just 16-years-old when she was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma. See how her cancer journey has inspired her to give back to kids today.
Tips for healthy sleep schedules
Six tips to help your child ease into his or her school-time sleep schedule and maintain healthy sleep habits throughout the year.
Easing the back to school transition with kids and teenagers
The start of a new school year for kids is finally here. We want all children to feel happy, healthy and prepared for the transition to a new school year.
Camber shines through leukemia diagnosis
Camber was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at two and a half years old. Today, she shows us what bravery really looks like.
Shine Bright for Kids in September
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and we invite you to shine bright for kids!
Is Your Teen Crossing the Street Safely?
We spend a great deal of time with our young children talking about how to safely cross the street. However, recent data shows it’s the teens that are at much higher risk of injury and death from pedestrian activities.