Vaccinations

The Arkansas Department of Health has reported three confirmed cases of measles within the state, as well as potential exposures from out-of-state travelers in Northwest Arkansas.

The university sent students, faculty and staff an email Wednesday, stating that while there are no measles cases in Arkansas, vaccine coverage in the state is low.

Autumn is here…also arriving: flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Medical professionals are encouraging us to get vaccinations now. Julia Lothrop, the acting regional director for the Department of Health and Human Resources, Region 6, says just about all of us should be thinking about getting flu and COVID-19 shots.

On today's show, a pilot training center in Fort Smith is marking another milestone. Also, with autumn’s arrival comes the need for vaccinations. Plus, we also get a start on a weekend of books,music and comedy with April Wallace from the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette."

The number of pregnant women getting vaccinated has declined in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Wanda Barfield directs the Division of Reproductive Health for the CDC in Atlanta and said the troubling trend can lead to serious health problems for women and infants.

On today's show, graduating from college is tough— Getting a job after graduation might be tougher. Also, food entrepreneurs launching small businesses for everything from microgreens to jams. Plus, music inspired by motherly love.

Arkansas, as well as other southern states, lags behind the nation in HPV vaccination rates. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is working to raise awareness about the vaccinations and the cancers the shots can help prevent.

Arkansas, as well as other southern states, lags behind the nation in HPV vaccination rates. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is working to raise awareness about the vaccinations and the cancers the shots can help prevent.

For more information about vaccine clinics, vaccinations and other covid-19 information, you can click here, or call 800- 985-6030Every Monday through…

Juneteenth is being celebrating across Northwest Arkansas, including a film festival hosted at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and a vaccination…