Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
All Things Considered
John Wanamaker

How to boost mask use, vaccine uptake among Minnesota teens

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Host John Wanamaker spoke Tuesday with Dr. Nathan Chomilo, a pediatrician and the state’s vaccine equity director, about including masks and vaccines on the back-to-school to-do list.

As of earlier this week, just over half of the state’s 16- and 17-year-olds had gotten at least one shot, with roughly 40 percent of 12- to 15-year-olds having had one.

“We really would like everyone who’s eligible to get their vaccine,” said Chomilo, who also serves as the state’s Medicaid medical director. “Kids still do get sick from COVID-19, and they can get very sick.”

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.