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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

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COVID-19 booster shot update

Lily Nugteren December 6, 2021

Although people who have received their two initial COVID-19 vaccines are considered “fully vaccinated”, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a booster shot to prolong...

Increased vaccine eligibility is a positive move

Increased vaccine eligibility is a positive move

Gillian Kapinos April 14, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been much more successful than we thought. As Minnesota approaches nearly 3 million people vaccinated, another big step has brought us closer to possibly having all 5.6...

Masks should be required in public, even if vaccinated

Masks should be required in public, even if vaccinated

Gillian Kapinos March 21, 2021

For every 100 people in the United States, 32 of them  have received at least one dose. The pandemic is finally starting to come to a close. Many places like Texas, Mississippi and Florida are rushing...

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...

Measles outbreak highlights dangerous anti-vaccination trend

Measles outbreak highlights dangerous anti-vaccination trend

Emma Leff March 4, 2019

In 2000, the United States was declared measles-free, yet there have already been over 120 confirmed cases in 2019 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is not only irresponsible...

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