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This is generally the time of year for people to get their flu shot and other immunizations like the COVID-19 vaccination. But there could be some confusion about what's recommended, as Minnesota has different guidelines than the federal government.
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Despite conflicting information from federal government, Minnesota health officials recommend COVID vaccine

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Minnesota endorses COVID vaccination recommendations from medical professionals in break from fed guidance
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Minnesota endorses COVID vaccination recommendations from medical professionals in break from fed guidance

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers declined to recommend vaccines for anyone
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An executive order announced by Governor Tim Walz Monday looks to safeguard vaccine access across Minnesota.
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Executive Order announced by Governor Tim Walz looks to safeguard vaccine access across Minnesota

"Minnesota will continue to be guided by science and the freedom to seek out medical expertise," said Gov. Walz
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Trump and RFK reportedly to try to ban the COVID vaccine

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Child vaccinations are on the decrease and this is a concerning trend to health professionals.
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Decreasing childhood vaccinations continue to alarm health professionals

"We definitely noticed a trend following the COVID pandemic," says Dr. Chase Shutak with Children's Minnesota
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RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement
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RFK Jr.'s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

Health experts and lawyers say updates are needed to help clear a backlog of cases
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Osterholm shocked by canceling of vaccine funding: "I cannot recall a more dangerous decision that was made than this one"
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Osterholm shocked by canceling of vaccine funding: "I cannot recall a more dangerous decision that was made than this one"

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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years,” said Dr. Mike Osterholm
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Kennedy's new vaccine advisers meet for first time with rampant confusion and uncertainty over recommendations
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Kennedy's new vaccine advisers meet for first time with rampant confusion and uncertainty over recommendations

"Nothing that's happening with the administration should be a surprise to anyone," says Dr. Michael Osterholm
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Kennedy says COVID vaccine not recommended for children, pregnant women, draws sharp critique from Osterholm
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Kennedy says COVID vaccine not recommended for children, pregnant women, draws sharp critique from Osterholm

"This was an arbitrary decision made by people who did not have the expertise to do it," Osterholm said
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Minnesota State Health Department officials are scrambling following the abrupt termination of millions in federal grants.
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Minnesota Department of Health loses over $200 million in federal grants after sudden cuts

Minnesota Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham says to have funds suddenly yanked is unprecedented
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Reflecting on 5 years since the COVID pandemic announcement

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After one of the worst influenza seasons the state has seen in some time, cases are now declining.
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Cases finally start to decline after one of the worst-ever flu seasons

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, speaking at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at the U.S. Capitol.
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RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. Expert says after he saw it, he dismissed it

"There is no one who's probably less qualified," Dr. Michael Osterholm tells WCCO Radio
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, speaking at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at the U.S. Capitol.
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RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. After he saw it, he dismissed it

"There is no one who's probably less qualified," Dr. Michael Osterholm tells WCCO Radio
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There are just a lot of sick people in Minnesota right now. Minnesota hospitals are reporting they are at or near capacity as they try to help patients sick with RSV, COVID-19, influenza and norovirus.
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RSV, Norovirus, Flu, Colds and More: There are a lot of sick people in Minnesota and hospitals are overwhelmed

Adding insult to injury, many of the health care staff also are sick
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Just the sight of it makes a person crave a One-Eyed Jack at 2:00 a.m. The iconic Mickey's Diner reopened in St. Paul Thursday afternoon and it was packed.
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The iconic Mickey's Diner is back much to the delight of St. Paul diners

"I'm like, oh, my God, Mickey's is open!"
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