Minnesota Department Of Health | Audacy

Minnesota Department of Health taking rare step of bucking new childhood vaccination recommendations by the CDC "I really wanna highlight that there is no new scientific discoveries backing these changes"

January 8, 2026
The flu is bad right now. Here’s how to protect the most vulnerable this holiday season

December 26, 2025
Increase in flu cases has emergency rooms and urgent care centers swamped and scrambling If you're struggling to catch your breath or having pain in your chest, you should immediately seek care

December 22, 2025
Minnesota tracking increasing number of influenza cases with 35 schools reporting outbreaks "People describe like their whole body hurts," says state epidemiologist Melissa McMahon

December 19, 2025
Minnesota's Flu season is in full swing as health officials encourage getting pre-holiday vaccinations

December 15, 2025
A survey among Minnesota students shows school safety is top of mind Report from the Minnesota Department of Health also shows promising returns for student health and wellbeing

December 10, 2025
Minnesota has one of the country's worst measles vaccination rates The Minnesota Department of Health plans to start tracking the virus through wastewater

November 25, 2025
Warning from the Minnesota Department of Health after multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to formula Senior state epidemiologist Maria Bye says the company - By the Heart Whole Nutrition - recalled the product

November 10, 2025
Minnesota to begin 10-year Drinking Water Action Plan "A safe, sufficient, and affordable supply of drinking water is essential for healthy Minnesotans"

October 9, 2025
Despite conflicting information from federal government, Minnesota health officials recommend COVID vaccine Epidemiologist Ruth Lynfield says there will be broad access to vaccines, adding the illness is still active

October 7, 2025