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    Every time an infectious disease makes the news, public trust in health systems is tested. But sometimes the threat isn’t the disease itself — it’s how we talk about it. That’s why publicizing “two positive tuberculosis tests” in a state of 1.4 million people is not just misleading; it’s irresponsible from a public health perspective.
Even healthy adults can experience long recoveries and missed work from respiratory infections. Taking a few minutes this fall to schedule your shots can make a big difference through the winter season.
Staying up to date on your vaccination is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the negative impacts of illness.