Measles and how to protect against it
Measles is caused by a virus. Sometimes people say “it’s just a virus,” which ignores the fact that some of the most dangerous germs we know are viruses, measles included.
Infectious Diseases
Patsy Stinchfield weighs in on how the Zika virus affects Minnesotans
Learn more about the mosquito-borne Zika virus from Patsy Stinchfield, director of infection prevention and control at Children’s Minnesota.
Children’s Pedcast: Influenza and the flu vaccine
Joe Kurland, a vaccine specialist and infection preventionist at Children's Minnesota, discusses influenza and the importance of getting the flu vaccine.
‘The flu’ may not be the flu
Influenza can come on suddenly, with symptoms often including fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches and fatigue.
Hospitalizations due to vaccine preventable infections in Native Americans
January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., Minneapolis
Study findings presented by Amanda Nickel, Clinical Research Associate I, Research and Sponsored Programs.
Grand Rounds: Salmonella
January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., Minneapolis
This week's grand rounds will feature:
For Health Professionals
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Resources
We know you may want to dig for more information, so we gathered these easy-to-digest materials and resources from pediatric organizations in Minnesota and beyond.
What to expect
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