vaccine – The North Wind

Editorial — Is enough being done to protect us from COVID-19?

North Wind Editorial Board • September 7, 2022

With the first week of the fall semester in the rearview mirror, the dramatic shift in mask regulations on campus has quite literally been a breath of fresh air. For the first time since the start of the...

COVID questions

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • February 26, 2022

While getting COVID-19 does generate some immunity, Sharp advises against relying on a previous infection for future immunity. Being infected with COVID-19 and getting vaccinated are not the same thing. “If you get infected with the virus, the virus has, as part of its biology, ways to suppress your immune system,” Sharp said. “Yes, you will generate antibodies so that you can defeat the virus and survive, but some of those factors that the virus has may have effects that diminish the ability to have long lasting immunity.”

Health Center offers 300 Pfizer vaccines to students, boosters available in area

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2022

In their second allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, the NMU Health Center has 300 available Pfizer vaccines for students looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

NMU opens self-monitoring surveys, Health Center taking vaccination appointments

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 16, 2021

As of Sept. 14, those who have yet to upload their vaccination information to The Bridge will be asked to complete a self-monitoring survey once a week. The NMU Health Center is continuing to take appointments for those wishing to be vaccinated.

A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

Peter Smedley • June 1, 2021

Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccinations at NMU and throughout the country have recently allowed restrictions to be eased. As of May 19, NMU has allowed students who are vaccinated to enter campus buildings...

Editorial—Mandatory vaccination a possible way forward in coming year

North Wind Staff • April 22, 2021

With universities increasingly requiring vaccination from COVID-19 as a prerequisite for attendance at the institution, NMU will have to make a decision regarding this policy.

Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

Peter Smedley • April 12, 2021

In a campus email update sent by university President Fritz Erickson on April 9, students were informed that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had been secured and would be available by appointment on...

Editorial—A year into COVID-19, so much has changed

North Wind Staff • March 25, 2021

Since the pandemic began causing changes in our lives a year ago, much has been lost, and much has been altered.

COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens, UK variant in U.P.

Ashley Beronja • March 18, 2021

On March 11 MCHD announced that the COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration would be open for Marquette residents 16 and older the following day on Friday, March 12.

Editorial—Aim for high percent of COVID-19 vaccinations

North Wind Staff • February 18, 2021

According to WebMD, we may only reach herd immunity against COVID-19 after 50% to 67% of people are resistant to the virus. However, if Michiganders are resistant to the vaccine, this goal may not be so realistic.

NMU competes with three UP universities for most flu immunizations

Akasha Khalsa • October 22, 2020

Students, faculty, and staff at NMU are being encouraged to participate in the 2020 winter flu shot competition, Yooper U’s Fight the Flu. This event, organized by NMU’s Center for Rural Health, puts...

Importance of flu vaccines: Moral obligation to protect others

Zac Cogley • February 21, 2013

With much debate continuing to focus on the merits of getting vaccinated against the flu, here is something to consider: refusing to get vaccinated might be morally wrong. I’ve recently become convinced...

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