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Minnesota Medical Association Encourages Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated Before the Holidays

November 19, 2024

As the holidays approach, the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) urges all eligible Minnesotans to get their Covid booster and seasonal flu shots.

“We’ve been lucky to have a mild fall so far, but the weather is turning colder, and the holidays will bring more people inside to gather in large groups,” said MMA President Edwin Bogonko, MD, MBA. “When that happens, we expect to see a rise in cases of influenza and other airborne diseases. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family.”

According to data from the Minnesota Department of Health, only 8.7% of Minnesotans are up to date on their Covid-19 vaccination and only 13% are up to date on their influenza vaccination.
 
“We need Minnesotans to step up by doing all they can to prevent illness now – get your shots, cover your cough, and stay home if you are not feeling well,” Bogonko said.   
 
About the Minnesota Medical Association
The Minnesota Medical Association is a non-profit professional association representing physicians, residents and medical students. With more than 10,000 members, the MMA is dedicated to being the leading voice of medicine to make Minnesota the healthiest state and the best place to practice. 

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