Federal Government Moves to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
December 18, 2025
The Trump administration announced several measures on December 18 to ban gender-affirming care for youth.
2025-26 Respiratory Vaccine Provider Guides Now Available
September 25, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health has released vaccine provider guides for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for the 2025-26 respiratory season.
Physicians can refer to these guides for the most up-to-date information regarding current vaccination recommendations, dosage, and formulation specifics:
COVID-19: COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
Influenza: Influenza Vaccine Information for Health Professionals
RSV: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for Health Professionals
For any questions, contact us at health.vaccinesme@state.mn.us.
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