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Influenza Cases On the Rise in North Dakota

In 2020, 24 measles vaccination campaigns in 23 countries were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin Cain, MD, CDC’s Global Immunization Director, said: “Large numbers of unvaccinated children, outbreaks of measles, and disease detection and diagnostics diverted to support COVID-19 responses are factors that increase the likelihood of measles-related deaths and serious complications in

The STChealth Provider Access Network, connecting over 31,000 vaccine provider locations to the appropriate state immunization registry, ensures that immunizers have access to the most COMPLETE view of patient immunization history, direct from the source of truth- AND remain compliant with state reporting laws. In addition, this bi-directional connection allows providers to identify gaps in care, making immunization recommendations to patients simple and consistent.

BISMARCK (KFGO) - This past weekend, the CDC endorsed the recommendation from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that children ages 6 mo...

For the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has focused global attention on the impact of vaccines in fighting the virus. During World Immunization Week,

She explains how the United Nations, and its partners in the COVAX facility, are ensuring that vaccines reach every low-income country in the world.

Taking place February 21-24th, 2022, the four day-long consortium focused on celebrating the Healthcare Heroes from both the public and private healthcare sectors and connecting the two groups to focus on improving immunization program management, cross-sector collaboration and enhancing the patient's immunization journey.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed four cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in the state. Two cases were confirmed in Ward County, one in Burleigh County and one in Cass County. All four cases were identified in individuals under the age of 50. Two cases had traveled together to another state and two cases have no travel noted. Three of the four individuals had completed two doses of COVID-19 vaccine but had not received booster doses. One case was not vaccinated. None...

Omicron Variant Confirmed in North Dakota

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, experts believe anyone with omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don't have symptoms.