HPV vaccine important to protect children
Since the introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine in 2006, the number of cervical cancer cases has been cut in half.
Infectious Diseases
Is it the flu or a cold?
Influenza, or “the flu,” is often confused with the common cold because symptoms of both illnesses can be similar. Joe Kurland, vaccine specialist and infection preventionist, explains how to spot the difference.
Grand Rounds: Herpes Simplex Virus infections in children
December 8, 2016, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Minneapolis
Richard Andersen, MD
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.
Star Tribune: Helping your kids handle the flu shot
Patsy Stinchfield provided the Star Tribune with information about the flu vaccine and influenza virus.
Huffington Post: More parents are refusing vaccines for their kids
Huffington Post published an article about a new study that found more parents are refusing to vaccinate their children.
Zika virus health warnings and prevention tips
Dr. Gigi Chawla shared the latest information regarding Zika virus on WCCO "Mid-Morning."
Children’s infection preventionist shares latest Zika virus information
Joe Kurland, MPH, vaccine specialist and infection preventionist at Children’s Minnesota, made a guest appearance on KARE-TV.
Infection prevention experts recommend no FluMist nasal spray, only flu shot
Studies showed that for the past three flu seasons FluMist failed to provide the same level of protection as a flu shot.
Patsy Stinchfield provides expertise on influenza outbreak
Patsy Stinchfield, director of infection prevention and control at Children’s Minnesota, discusses this year’s flu season with WCCO-TV.