/tags/vaccinations Vaccinations en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:36:40 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-23/global-mpox-emergency-spurs-st-louis-patients-to-seek-vaccine Although the smallpox-related virus is surging in other parts of the world, doctors in St. Louis said cases are still low in the region. But they say vaccinations can keep the risk of future spread low. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:36:40 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-23/global-mpox-emergency-spurs-st-louis-patients-to-seek-vaccine Sarah Fentem /news/2024-01-05/cdc-wastewater-in-midwest-states-carries-high-covid-levels Wastewater tests are designed to provide an early warning system so that public health officials can ward off outbreaks. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-01-05/cdc-wastewater-in-midwest-states-carries-high-covid-levels Holly Edgell /health-science-environment/2022-12-05/flu-cases-are-rising-quickly-in-the-st-louis-region Some of the same safety precautions that were encouraged to stop the spread of COVID-19 are also useful for preventing influenza. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:34:34 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-12-05/flu-cases-are-rising-quickly-in-the-st-louis-region Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2022-10-02/how-to-time-your-flu-shot-for-best-protection Some flu experts are urging many people to get their shots earlier than usual this year because of the potential for an early, possibly severe flu season. But what's the best timing for you? Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:20:16 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-10-02/how-to-time-your-flu-shot-for-best-protection Rob Stein /health-science-environment/2022-09-21/lgbtq-advocates-worry-disclosure-requirements-keep-people-from-monkeypox-vaccine Missouri requires people who want the monkeypox vaccine to fill out an online form disclosing their sexual identities and behavior. The form aims to ensure limited amounts of vaccine get to those who are most at risk. But some LGBTQ advocates worry the screenings could discourage people from getting vaccinated. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:31:40 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-09-21/lgbtq-advocates-worry-disclosure-requirements-keep-people-from-monkeypox-vaccine Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2022-08-17/st-louis-health-officials-answer-your-questions-the-about-monkeypox-outbreak Two dozen cases of monkeypox have been reported in Missouri, with about one-third of those cases in St. Louis. While the state’s case count is much lower than in Illinois, New York and other states with higher populations, health officials are trying to keep the virus from spreading through education and prevention. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:09:18 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-08-17/st-louis-health-officials-answer-your-questions-the-about-monkeypox-outbreak Sarah Fentem /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-23/slu-vaccine-researcher-works-to-get-ahead-of-future-epidemics As COVID-19 cases drop in the St. Louis region and across the U.S., researchers waste no time in the development of future vaccines — for the coronavirus and for other emerging diseases. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:04:10 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-23/slu-vaccine-researcher-works-to-get-ahead-of-future-epidemics Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2021-12-22/covid-cases-are-surging-again-is-it-safe-to-gather-for-the-holidays With a highly contagious variant circulating and COVID cases on the rise, an infectious disease physician has tips for navigating this holiday season. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:18:20 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-12-22/covid-cases-are-surging-again-is-it-safe-to-gather-for-the-holidays Shahla Farzan /coronavirus/2021-12-03/missouri-allocated-11-million-for-vaccine-gift-cards-most-health-departments-said-no-thanks Less than $1.8 million allocated for the initiative has been distributed. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-03/missouri-allocated-11-million-for-vaccine-gift-cards-most-health-departments-said-no-thanks Betsy Ladyzhets and Tessa Weinberg | Missouri Independent /health-science-environment/2021-11-05/st-louis-officials-urge-parents-to-get-their-kids-the-covid-19-vaccine St. Louis officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated so students can learn uninterrupted for the remainder of the school year. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:03:24 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-11-05/st-louis-officials-urge-parents-to-get-their-kids-the-covid-19-vaccine Niara Savage