Somali (Af Soomaali) Translated Materials

MDH materials translated into Somali. If you are unable to find the information you need, call the MDH general line at 651-201-5000 and ask for an interpreter.

On this page:
Anaplasmosis
Autism
Bioterrorism
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
Borrelia mayonii Disease
Borrelia miyamotoi Disease
Busbus Ama Hablabaas (chickenpox)
Cagaarshowga B (hepatitis B)
Codsiga Shahaadada Dhalshada (birth certificate applications)
Cudurka Biyaha Madadaalada (recreational water illnesses)
Cudurka Koronafayras 2019 (COVID-19)
Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (cover your cough)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eboola (ebola)
Ehrlichiosis
Extreme Heat
Facilities
Food Safety
Hand Hygiene
Hargabka (flu)
Health
Infant Mortality
Injirta Madaxa (head lice)
Jadeecada (measles)
Jadeecada Rubella (rubella - German measles)
Jamestown Canyon Virus
La Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)
Lead
Lyme Disease
Malaria
Maaskaro (mask)
Merkurida (mercury)
Nutrition/WIC
Pertussis
Powassan
Prenatal or Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Qaamo Bararka (mumps)
Tallaalka (immunizations)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Vapor
Waji Daboolka
West Nile virus
Western Equine Encephalitis

Anaplasmosis

• Anaplasmosis Fact Sheet - Somali (PDF)

For more information > Anaplasmosis

Autism

• Darraasad Tayeed o ee Qoysaska leh Carruurta Qabta Autism ee Bulshada Soomaaliyeed (2014) (PDF)
  A qualitative study of families of children with autism in the Somali community (2014)

For more information > Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Reports
For more information > Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
For more information > Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Somali Community

Bioterrorism

• Kud (PDF)
  Anthrax fact sheet
  For more information > Anthrax Facts
• Botulism (PDF)
  Botulism fact sheet
  For more information > Botulism Facts
• Brucellosis (PDF)
  Brucellosis fact sheet
  For more information > Brucellosis Facts
• Cudurka Daacuunka (PDF)
  Plague fact sheet
  For more information > Plague Facts
• Ricin (PDF)
  Ricin fact sheet
  For more information > Ricin Facts
• Furuqa (PDF)
  Smallpox fact sheet
  For more information > Smallpox Facts
• Tularemia (PDF)
  Tularemia fact sheet
  For more information > Tularemia Facts
• Qandhooyinka dhiig-baxa ee (PDF)
  Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs)
  For more information > Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) Facts

For more information > Bioterrorism Diseases

Borrelia mayonii Disease

• Cudurka Borrelia mayonii (PDF)
  Borrelia mayonii fact sheet

For more information > Borrelia mayonii

Borrelia miyamotoi Disease

• Cudurka Borrelia miyamotoi (PDF)
  Borrelia miyamotoi fact sheet

For more information > Borrelia miyamotoi

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

• Soo Bogsashada Dhaawac Maskaxda ah oo Argagax leh ama Dawaqaad ka dib (PDF)
  Getting better after traumatic brain injury or concussion

For more information > Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

Busbus ama hablabaas
(chickenpox/varicella)

• Busbus ama hablabaas (Varicella)
  Chickenpox (Varicella)

For more information > Chickenpox (Varicella)

Cagaarshowga B
(hepatitis B)

• Macluumaadka cagaarshowga B ee loogu talagalay Haweenka Uurka Leh (PDF)
  Hepatitis B information for pregnant women

For more information > Hepatitis B Information for Pregnant Women

Codsiga Shahaadada Dhalshada
(birth certificate applications)

• Codsiga Shahaadada Dhalshada
  Birth certificate applications

For more information > Birth Certificates

Cudurka Biyaha Madadaalada
(recreational water illnesses)

• Cudurka Biyaha Madadaalada (RWIs) (PDF)
  Recreational water illnesses

For more information > Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)

Cudurka Koronafayras 2019
(COVID-19)

• Cudurka Koronafayras 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  
• Su'aalaha Badanaa La Isweydiiyo ee Ku Saabsan Baahida loo Qabo in la Xirto Daboolada Wajiga (PDF)
  Frequently asked questions about the need to wear a face mask
• Helitaanka Talaalka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Getting vaccinated
• XAQIIQOOYINKA TALLAALKA COVID-19 (PDF)
  COVID-19 vaccine facts
• Tusmada Faya Dhawrka (PDF)
  Wellness guide
• Waxaad Samaynayso Haddii Aad Qabto COVID-19 (PDF)
  What to do if you have COVID-19
• Sida Daawooyinka Tallaalka COVID-19 Loo Sameeyay (PDF)
  How COVID-19 vaccines are made
• Sixitaanka Fikradaha Khaldan ee ku aadan Talaallada COVID-19 (PDF)
  What you should know about COVID-19 vaccines
• Qoraalka Muhiimada Qaadashada Kuuradaada Labaadee Tallaalka COVID-19 (YouTube)
  The importance of getting the second dose
• Hel Kuurada Labaad ee Moderna ee Talaalka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Find a second dose of Moderna vaccine
• Hel Kuurada Labaad ee Pfizer ee Talaalka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Find a second does of Pfizer vaccine
• Miyaad lumisay Kaarkaaga Talaalka? (PDF)
  If you lost your vaccination card
• Hakinta Talaalka Johnson & Johnson ee COVID-19: Waxa aad u baahantahay inaad ogaato (PDF)
  What you should know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
• Afar Sababood ee Ugu Muhiimsan ee aad U qaadanayso Talaalkaaga COVID-19 (PDF)
  Top four reasons to get vaccinated, for young adults
• Tallaalada COVID-19 iyo Uurka (PDF)
  COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy
• Waxaad Samaynayso Haddii Aad La joogtay Qof qaba COVID-19 (PDF)
  What to do if you had close contact with someone who has COVID-19
• Kahortagga Ku Faafidda Cudurka COVID- 19 ReerahaDhowrka-QoysiyoDa'aha- Badan Ka Kooban ee Meel Ku WadaNool (PDF)
  Preventing the spread of COVID-19 in multigeneration, multifamily households
• Isku-diyaarinta COVID-19 (PDF)
  Preparing for COVID-19
• Hab-dhaqannada Ugu Fiican ee Maaskaraha COVID-19 (YouTube)
  COVID-19 mask do's and don'ts
• Ka Tijaabinta COVID-19 (YouTube)
  COVID-19 testing
• Baaritaanka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Testing for COVID-19 video transcript
• Sida Loo Qaado Tijaabada Calyada ee Guriga lagu sameeyo (YouTube)
  How to take an at-home saliva test
• Waxaytahay Inaad Samayso Sugayso Natijooyinka Baaritaankaaga (PDF)
  What to do while you wait for test results
• Waxa Natiljooyinka Baaritaankaaga COVID-19 Ka Dhigan Yihiin (PDF)
  What your COVID-19 test results mean
• Astaamaha COVID-19 (YouTube)
  COVID-19 symptoms
• Astaamaha COVID-19 ee PSA (PDF)
  COVID-19 symptoms, public service announcement
• Ha daahin daryeelka xaaladaha degdegga ah (PDF)
  Don't delay care for medical emergencies video transcript
• Ogaysiinta Adeegga Dadwaynaha (PSA) Tallaalada Carruurnimada Muddada Lagu Jiro Safmareenka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Childhood vaccinations during COVID-19 video transcript
• Hadii aad yeelato mid kamid ah astaamahaan, guriga aad, ka fogoow dadka kale,oo is-baar (PDF)
  COVID-19 screening tool
• Iska Ilaali Tuugada Talaalka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams
• Martigeli Munaasabada Tallaalka Bulshada! (PDF)
  Hold a community vaccination event
• Fayraska dadku uma kala soocna (PDF)
  Viruses don't discriminate
• Hawlaha Bulshada ee Badqabka ah (PDF)
  Safer social activities
• Tilmaamaha La Cusbooneysiiyay: Hadal Qoraalka Booqashada Dadka Aad Jeceshahay ee Ku Jira Daryeelka Muddada Dheer (PDF)
  Visiting loved ones in long-term care
• Heshiiska iyo Baaritaanka Tallaalka COVID-19 (PDF)
  Screening and agreement template for clinics/sites to use before giving COVID-19 vaccine
• Warinta loogu talogalay jaantuuska go’aan gaarista COVID-19 ee Dadka jooga dugsiyada, Barnaamijyada Dhallinta, iyo Barnaamijyada Daryeelka Carruurta (PDF)
  Recommended COVID-19 decision tree for people in schools
• Talooyinka Qaabka Ugu Fiican ee Looga Hortago COVID-19 ee ka jira Dugsiyada: Fariimaha Muhiimka ah (PDF)
  Best practice recommendations for schools to prevent COVID-19 infection
• Qoraalka Sahanka Kiis Baarista Onlaynka ee COVID-19 (PDF)
  Online case investigation transcript
• Warqadda Macluumaadka Bukaanka ee Remdesivir (Veklury®) (PDF)
  Patient information sheet for remdesivir (Veklury®)
• Baaritaan Caafimaad (PDF)
  Health screening
• TALLAALKA COVID-19 Ee Loogu Talagalay Dhalinyarada Baahiyaha Gaarka ah Leh ama Naafada ah Macluumaadka Daryeel Bixiyeyaasha (PDF)
  COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth with Special Needs or Disabilities: Information for Caregivers
• Talaallada COVID-19: Waxa ay tahay inay ogaadaan kuraydu (PDF)
  COVID-19 vaccines: What teens should know
  

For more information > Videos for COVID-19 Response (languages)
For more information > COVID-19 Testing
For more information > Protect Yourself and Others
For more information > Materials and Resources for Coronavirus Disease

Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso
(cover your cough)

• Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (PDF)
  Cover Your Cough brochure for health care
• Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (PDF)
  Cover Your Cough poster for health care
• Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (PDF)
  Cover Your Cough poster for schools
• Caawi Si Loo llaaliyo Bukaanyagaelp! (PDF)
  Stop! Protect our patients
• Caawi Si Loo llaaliyo Degaanaankayaga! (PDF)
  Stop! Help Protect our Residents

For more information > Cover Your Cough

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

• Eastern Equine Encephalitis Fact Sheet - Somali (PDF)

For more information > About Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eboola (ebola)

• Eboola (PDF)
  Ebola fact sheet

For more information > Ebola Virus Disease

Ehrlichiosis

• Ehrlichiosis Fact Sheet - Somali (PDF)

For more information > Ehrlichiosis

Extreme Heat

• Warqada Tallada Kuleel Daran (PDF)
  Extreme heat tips sheet

For more information > Extreme Heat Events

Facilities

• Bayaanka Bukaanka Xuquuqdiisa ee Minnesota (PDF)
  Minnesota Patient Bill of Rights (Hospitals)
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Federaalka iyo Gobolka oo La Isku Daray (PDF)
  Combined Federal & State Resident Bill of Rights
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Federaalka (PDF)
  Federal Resident Bill of Rights
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Deeganayasha (PDF)
  State Resident Bill of Rights
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Deeganayasha (PDF)
  State Resident Bill of Rights - large print
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Guriga Daryeelka ee Minnesota iyo Federaalka Midaysan (PDF)
  Combined Hospice Bill of Rights
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Guriga Daryeelka ee Minnesota iyo Federaalka Midaysan (PDF)
  Combined Hospice Bill of Rights - large print
• KU QEEXAN XEERKA MINNESOTA, QAYBTA 144.751 (PDF)
  Minnesota Hospice Bill of Rights
• KU QEEXAN XEERKA MINNESOTA, QAYBTA 144.751 (PDF)
  Minnesota Hospice Bill of Rights - large print
• Xarunta Qalliinka Bukaansocodka Bayaanka Bukaanka Xuquudiisa ee Minnesota (PDF)
  Minnesota Outpatient Surgical Center Patient's Bill of Rights
• Xarunta Qalliinka Bukaansocodka Bayaanka Bukaanka Xuquudiisa ee Minnesota (PDF)
  Minnesota Outpatient Surgical Center Patient's Bill of Rights - Somali - large print
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Caafimaadka ee Deganayaasha Guryaha La Kormeero (PDF)
  Health Care Bill of Rights for Residents of Supervised Living Facilities
• Bayaanka Xuquuqda Caafimaadka ee Deganayaasha Guryaha La Kormeero (PDF)
  Health Care Bill of Rights for Residents of Supervised Living Facilities - large print

For more information > Patient, Resident and Home Care Bill of Rights

Food Safety

• Ha Dhaqin Hilib-Dhigaaggaaga! (PDF)
  Don't Wash Your Chicken!
  
• OGEYSIIS (PDF)
  Attention poster
  
• Xanaanee naftaada iyo tan martidaada (PDF)
  11 x 17: Keep Yourself and Your Guests Safe
  
• Xanaanee naftaada iyo tan martidaada (PDF)
  8 1/2 x 11: Keep Yourself and Your Guests Safe
  

For more information > Food Safety

Hand hygiene

• Maydh gacmahaaga (PDF)
  Wash Your Hands poster (in 24 languages)
• Noqo Ka-Hortage Jermis Gacmaha Iska Dhaq (PDF)
  Be A Germ Buster poster (How-to Hand Washing)
• Sida loo dhaqdo gacmahaaga (PDF)
  How to wash your hands

For more information > Wash Your Hands

Hargabka (flu)

• Qalabka Baaritaanka Aastaanta Hargabka ee Waaladiinta iyo Daryeelayaasha (PDF)
  Flu symptom screening tool for parents
  
• La Dagaallanka Hargabka (PDF)
  Fight the Flu Poster - black and white
• La Dagaallanka Hargabka (PDF)
  Fight the Flu Poster - color
• La Dagaallanka Hargabka (PDF)
  Fight the Flu Bookmark - black and white
• La Dagaallanka Hargabka (PDF)
  Fight the Flu Bookmark - color

For more information > Fight the Flu

Health

• Ilaha laga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime-Jaban leh ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad (PDF)
  Resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance
  
• Tilmaame Baaritaanka Caafimaadka ee Qaxootiga (PDF)
  A Guide to Your Refugee Health Assessment
  
• Hogaaminta Caafimaadka Qaxootiga Minnesota (PDF)
  Health Guide for Refugees in Minnesota
• Waa Maxay Faa'iidooyinka Daryeelka Caafimaadka? (PDF)
  Health Care Homes brochure

For more information > Health Education Materials for Refugees

Infant Mortality

• Ku noqoshada Hurdada iyo Caloosha si loo Ciyaaro (PDF)
  Tummy time
• Badbaadada Hurdo ee Dhalanka (PDF)
  Safe sleep
  For more information > Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

For more information > Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative

Injirta Madaxa
(head lice)

• Injirta Madaxa (PDF)
  Head lice fact sheet

For more information > Head Lice Fact Sheet

Jadeecada (measles)

• Wadan Kale Ma Booqaneysaa? U taxadar qoyskaada (PDF)
  Think measles poster
  For more information > Think Measles
• Jadeecada (Rubeola) (PDF)
  Measles (Rubeola)
  For more information > Measles (Rubeola)

Jadeecada Rubella
(rubella - German measles)

• Jadeecada Rubella (PDF)
  Rubella

For more information > Rubella

Jamestown Canyon Virus

• Cudurka Fayraska Jamestown Canyon (PDF)
  Jamestown Canyon Virus Sheet

For more information > About Jamestown Canyon Virus

La Crosse Encephalitis (LAC)

• La Crosse Encephalitis Fact Sheet - Somali (PDF)

For more information > About La Crosse Encephalitis

Lead

• Nadiifinta boodhka leedh ee gurigaaga (PDF)
  Cleaning up sources of lead in the home
• Nadiifinta Leedh Boodhka Ka-tirtir Gurigaaga (PDF)
  Cleaning up lead dust in your home
• Raadinta Sunta Rasaasta ee Guriga Ilaha Guud ee Sunta Rasaasta Laga Helayo (PDF)
  Common sources of lead
  For more information > Common Sources of Lead
• Talaabooyinka Lagu Caawinaayo Si Hoos- Loogu Dhigo Heerka Sunta Rasaasta Ku Jirta Dhiiga Ilmahaaga (PDF)
  Steps to help lower your child's blood lead level
• Soo If Bixida Maadada/Walaxda Liidh Ee Xilliga Caruurnimada (PDF)
  Childhood lead exposure: Are your kids at risk?
• Kaga ilaali carruurta leedh cunto caafimaad leh (PDF)
  Protect children from lead with healthy food
  
• Leedh Ku jirta alaabaha laso dejiyo (PDF)
  Lead in imported products
• Uqaadidda-Guriga Liidh (Lead) (PDF)
  Take home lead
  

For more information > Lead Poisoning Prevention Fact Sheets
For more information > Lead brochures order form (PDF)
For more information > Let it run ... and get the lead out!

Lyme Disease

• Cudurka Lyme (PDF)
  Lyme disease fact sheet

For more information > About Lyme Disease

Malaria

• Xaqiiqooyinka Duumada Dadka Safraya (PDF)
  Malaria facts for travelers
  
• Waxaan qorshaynayaa safar dibadda ah (PDF)
  I am planning a trip overseas
  For more information > I am planning a trip overseas. What should I do to protect my family? (PDF)

For more information > About Malaria

Maaskaro (mask)

• Iska jooji istcimaalka waxyaabaha maqaarka lagu caddeeyo ee merkurida leh (PDF)
  How to safely wear a mask

For more information > Recommendations for Wearing Masks

Merkurida
(mercury products)

• Iska jooji istcimaalka waxyaabaha maqaarka lagu caddeeyo ee merkurida leh (PDF)

For more information > Stop using skin lightening products containing mercury

Nutrition/WIC

• Macluumaadka u-qalmitaanka Minnesota WIC Program
  Minnesota WIC eligibility information
• Af Soomaali MN WIC Program
  WIC nutrition information Somali webpage
• Kusooldhawoow WIC (PDF)
  Welcome to WIC
• Barnaamijkka WIC ee Minnesota Waajibaadkaaga Iyo Xaquuqdaada (PDF)
  Minnesota WIC rights and responsibilities
• Kusoo Dhawoow Minnesota WIC (YouTube)
  Welcome to Minnesota WIC
• Tilmaamo ku saabsan iibsashada khudaarta iyo Fawaakihada (PDF)
  Guide to buying fresh fruits and vegetables
• Waa doorasho caafimaadka ku haboon cabitaanka Caanaha ay duxdu ku yar tahay ee adiga iyo qoyskaagu (PDF)
  Low-fat milk is a healthy choice for your family
  

For more information > Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
For more information > About WIC, Minnesota WIC Program

Pertussis

• Cudurka Xiiq-dheerta iyo Caruurta da’da Iskuulka Gaartay (PDF)
  Pertussis: What parents need to know

For more information > Pertussis Basics

Powassan Virus Disease

• Cudurka Fayraska Powassan (PDF)
  Powassan virus disease fact sheet

For more information > About Powassan Virus Disease

Prenatal or Postpartum Depression or Anxiety

• Dareenka walbahaarka inta lagu jiro xiliga uurka iyo ka dib (PDF)
  Info sheet - depression or anxiety during and after pregnancy
• Qorshaha Daryeelka Caafimaad Umusha (PDF)
  Maternal well-being plan

For more information > Depression or Anxiety During and After Pregnancy Info Sheet and Maternal Wellbeing Plan

Qaamo Bararka (mumps)

• Qaamo bararka (PDF)
  Mumps

For more information > Mumps Basics

Tallaalka
(immunizations)

• Carruurtaadu ma diyaarbaa? (PDF)
  Are your kids ready, and when to get vaccines, birth to 16 years
  For more information > Are Your Kids Ready? and When to Get Vaccines, Birth to 16 Years (PDF)
• Ilmahayguma heli karaan tallaallo lacag la'aan ah ama qiimo jaban ah? (PDF)
  Can my child get free or low cost shots?
  For more information > Free or Low-Cost Shots for Children
• Foomka Tallaalka (PDF)
  Immunization form
  For more information > Immunization: Me and My Family

For more information > Immunization

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Cudurka TBda Firfircoon (PDF)
  Active TB disease
  For more information > Active TB Disease
• Tej Kev Xyuam Xim ntawm Ntsws tom Tsev rau cov Neeg Mob uas Tej Zaum Muaj Tus Kab Mob Ntsws Qhuav (PDF)
  Home respiratory precautions for patients with potentially infectious tuberculosis
  For more information > Home Respiratory Precautions for Patients with Potentially Infectious Tuberculosis
• ITilmaan-bixinta Ururinta Xaakada ee Cudurka Qaaxada (TB) (PDF)
  Instruction for collecting sputum for TB (tuberculosis)
  For more information > Instructions for Collecting Sputum for TB (Tuberculosis)
• Baaritaanka Xiriirka TBda (PDF)
  TB contact investigations
  For more information > TB Contact Investigations
• Baaritaanka Maqaarka ee Cudurka Qaaxada (Mantoux) (PDF)
  The TB skin test (Mantoux)
  For more information > The TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test (Mantoux)
• Daweynta Cudurka Tiibishada Qarsoon (Latent Tuberculosis) (TB) Rifampin (PDF)
  Treatment of latent TB (tuberculosis) infection (LTBI)
  For more information > Treatment for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
• Daweynta Tiibishada Qarsoon (Latent Tuberculosis) (TB) Cudurka Isoniazid iyo Rifapentine (INH-RPT) (PDF)
  Treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection isoniazid and rifapentine (INH-RPT)
  For more information > Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis (TB) Infection Isoniazid and Rifapentine (INH-RPT)
• Daweynta Jeermiska Cudurka Qaaxada (TB) ee Qarsoon (PDF)
  Treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI)
  For more information > Treatment for Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
• Ka Fekir Qaaxada (PDF)
  Think TB
  

For more information > TB Fact Sheets and Brochures by Language

Vapor

• Waa Maxay Uumiga Aan la Rabin?
  What is vapor intrusion?

For more information > Vapor Instrusion

Waji Daboolka (face mask)

• Sida Badbaadada Leh ee Loo Xirto Maaskarahaaga (waji daboolka) (PDF)
  How to safely wear a face mask

For more information > Recommendations for Wearing Masks

West Nile virus

• Cudurka Fayraska West Nile (PDF)
  West Nile encephalitis fact sheet

For more information > About West Nile Virus

Western Equine Encephalitis

• Western Equine Encephalitis (PDF)
  Western equine encephalitis fact sheet

For more information > About Western Equine Encephalitis

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