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Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is proud to announce Tara Goebel, health services coordinator and licensed school nurse, as the 2024 Minnesota immunization champion. Tara’s leadership in this past year dramatically raised South Washington County schools’ immunization rates which had dropped since the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about her impactful work and partnerships at Washington County school nurse receives national immunization award. Congratulations to Tara!
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Now through the end of January, watch and listen for the Yes! COVID-19 and flu media campaign on TV, radio, digital, and social media. MDH is raising awareness about COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations and encouraging people across Minnesota to get their shots from their clinics and pharmacies. This campaign is available in multiple languages. For more information, visit Yes! Get Your COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines. Partners can amplify the message by sharing on social media. Contact Becky Neudecker at becky.neudecker@state.mn.us with questions. |
On Nov. 8, CDC released two new vaccination coverage, confidence, and demand dashboards.
These interactive dashboards will be updated on the third Friday of each month and allow users to explore:
- Attitudes and behaviors associated with COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccine uptake.
- Behavioral and social drivers of vaccination.
- Barriers to vaccination.
- Specific concerns, issues, and motivators for vaccination.
Visit the following pages for dashboard access:
In addition, COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccination data from a variety of data sources including surveys, health care claims, electronic medical records, and immunization information systems data can be found at CDC: RespVaxView. Minnesota specific influenza and COVID-19 vaccine data can be found at Vaccine Data: Influenza and COVID-19: Viral Respiratory Illness in Minnesota.
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), taking place from Dec. 2 - 6 serves as a critical reminder for health care providers to encourage and promote flu vaccination during the peak of the flu season. This week offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of flu vaccination, which is essential to prevent illness, reduce the burden on health care systems, and protect vulnerable populations from complications such as hospitalization and death.
Health care providers play a pivotal role in influencing patient decisions to get vaccinated by offering clear, evidence-based guidance and addressing any concerns or misconceptions about the flu vaccine. Providers are encouraged to offer flu shots during patient visits, participate in local outreach efforts, and promote resources that support flu vaccination uptake. Visit CDC: Influenza (Flu): Clinical Guidance for Influenza Vaccination for more information.
Sites enrolled in the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) program must renew their enrollment every year by completing required reports and trainings by Nov. 30. If you do not submit the required forms by this deadline, we may suspend ordering privileges for your site. Visit MnVFC Required Reports and Trainings for detailed information. Contact us at health.mnvfc@state.mn.us if you have questions.
The 2025 recommended adult and child immunization schedules were approved during the October ACIP meeting and are now posted on the CDC website. Download and print them for your clinic today at CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age and CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations: Adult Immunization Schedule by Age.
Are Your Kids Ready? is an easy-to-read document that provides information for parents and caregivers on what immunizations are required for child care and K-12 school attendance in Minnesota. For English, Hmong, Karen, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese translations, visit VPD Material order form.
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