Hennepin County Public Health

10/09/2026

Reminder to get your flu shot! Vaccines are safe and help prevent you and your family from getting seriously ill.

10/08/2026

My grandparents didn’t have the option to vaccinate. But every parent today does. I saw what measles left behind. I saw the lives it altered forever.

09/14/2026

State health officials are attempting to contact customers of ASAP Wildlife Services MN who had bats or other mammals submitted for rabies testing on their behalf from Sept. 1, 2025, through today. If you used ASAP Wildlife Services MN from Sept. 1, 2025, through today and had a bat or other wild mammal submitted for rabies testing on your behalf by the business, please call MDH at 651-201-5368. Minnesota Department of Health rabies disease specialists will assess whether testing was performed and advise you on the need for rabies prevention shots. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2026/rabies090826.html

09/09/2026

Soomaali: Xilliga lagu noqonayo dugsiga waa wakhti aad u wanaagsan in la qaato tallaalka carruurta yaryar. Hubi in ilmahaagu uu qaatay dhammaan tallaalada, ayna ku jirto jadeecada. Ka raadso macluumaadka ku saabsan sida loo hubiyo diiwaankaaga tallaalka, ama halka laga qaato tallaalka barta hennepin.us/measles

09/09/2026

Español: La época de la vuelta a clases es un momento ideal para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles. Asegúrese de que su hijo tenga todas las vacunas al día, incluido el sarampión. Encuentre información sobre cómo consultar los registros de vacunación y dónde vacunarse en hennepin.us/measles

09/09/2026

English: Back to school season is a great time to catch up on childhood vaccinations. Make sure your child is up to date on all immunizations, including measles. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective and does not cause autism.

Find information on how to check your vaccination records, or where to get immunized at hennepin.us/measles

09/08/2026

"Your reason is enough." Call or text 988, anytime - regardless of what you're facing.

How are you celebrating ? Tell us what you're doing and inspire others to join in!

From hosting community events to bringing 988 into your workplace, sharing resources at home, or spreading the word on social media, there are so many ways to make 988 known in your community.

Find last-minute resources and inspiration at 988DayToolkit.org.

08/25/2026

Pool inspections help keep people safe while using public pools. Hennepin County Environmental Health staff inspect pools at least once a year. Staff check everything from disinfectants and water chemistry, quality and temperature to making sure suction covers fit and there’s adequate lifesaving equipment available. Learn more about how pools are licensed at Hennepin County’s Swimming pool license webpage: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/licenses-certificates/business/swimming-pool-license

Video description: Children jump into a pool and swim. Next, images of county employees testing safety of pool water, doors, and other environmental factors around a pool.

08/20/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month! If you need to breastfeed or chestfeed at the State Fair, Minnesota WIC has got you covered.

The Minnesota State Fair is almost here! You can breastfeed anywhere at the State Fair. If you’d like a quieter place to nurse, pump, or change your baby, here are some dedicated spaces: https://www.mnstatefair.org/faq/amenities/

08/13/2026

Everyone needs vaccines! Vaccines prevent serious diseases, especially for those most at risk such as babies, pregnant people, and older adults. Make sure your family is up to date on their vaccines. Visit www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/index.html for more information.