Astera Health officials warn local cases of flu and COVID-19 infections could increase without the recommended vaccination. The health care provider offers both vaccines to safeguard the community.
Dr. Rachel Redig, RN Julie Stevens and RN Abbey Truh received the first vaccines Monday, Dec. 21. 11:57 am, Dec. 22, 2020 ×
Registered nurse Abbey Truh, of Bertha, gets her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as one of the first to receive it Monday, Dec. 21, at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena. Administering the shot is Torey Neisen, RN and clinic supervisor.
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With cameras rolling and eyes watching, three Tri-County Health Care staff members received the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in Wadena, Monday, Dec. 21.
The first went to Dr. Rachel Redig who gave the thumbs up after getting the vaccine saying she didn t even feel it. Administering the vaccine was surgical RN Tara Erckenbrack, mayor-elect of Verndale.