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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Students walk in the hallway to class April 9. Many students are now eligible to get the vaccine after Gov. Walz expanded vaccine eligibility to all 16-year-olds March 30.

COVID-19 vaccine now available to all 16 and up

Aisha Hersi April 9, 2021

After Gov. Tim Walz announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to all Minnesotans 16 and older starting March 30, senior Liz Madigan said she is concerned for those without easy access to get...

Vaccine requirements protect public

Vaccine requirements protect public

Emma Leff, Copy Editor May 14, 2019

Outbreaks of diseases like measles are extremely dangerous. It is unfair to the rest of the population for individuals to refuse vaccinations without proper cause. Cities and states can limit the harm...

Measles outbreak raises concerns

Measles outbreak raises concerns

Henry Brettingen, Jade Shionoya May 10, 2019

As the amount of measles infections continue to rise, biology teacher Julie Schilz said she believes the problem lies in the lack of education and common misconceptions. “From my extensive knowledge...

Opinions: School-required immunizations necessary

Opinions: School-required immunizations necessary

Yonit Krebs February 14, 2017

The recent news of a tuberculosis case at Park highlights why there is a need for schools to require student immunization. Vaccinated students have a lowered risk of catching the disease they’ve...

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