Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio

The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.

6-year-old to undergo kidney transplant
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A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant thanks to an amazing chain of donations. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt has the details.

Deaths due to Minnesota hospital errors increase since 2021

Minnesota's hospitals reported 21 avoidable deaths and 178 serious injuries due to lapses in patient care, revealing lingering struggles due to the pandemic and staffing shortages. 

Genetic testing helping detect cancer
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While one in three Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime, studies have shown a higher risk is tied to family history. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the personal story of one woman saved through genetic testing.

RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says

The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

CDC recommends new RSV vaccine for pregnant women before birth

The CDC recommends a seasonal administration of one dose of the RSV vaccine for pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy to maximize protection for babies after birth.

Questions remain following HCMC death
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A grieving family still has several unanswered questions after the Hennepin County Medical Center allegedly allowed another person to grant end-of-life decisions without their consent.

Minnesotan hikes all 67 state parks
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One Minnesotan made a goal to hike all 67 state parks in Minnesota ? a feat she has since accomplished in her retirement, shedding 65 pounds in the process.

Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'

The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.

Kids comic book highlights rare disorder
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Emmett Cordes enjoys getting what's in his head down on paper, and he's drawing on his experience to help educate others about what is going on in his body.

FDA advisers: Popular nasal decongestant ineffective for congestion relief

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts.

These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.

RSV, Influenza wastewater testing increasing
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New steps are being taken through monitoring wastewater data to expand the testing to include illnesses like RSV and influenza.