Articles tagged as: flu vaccinations
January 17, 2020
State Health Department Confirms 31 Flu-Related Deaths
State Health Commissioner Kris Box says the flu season is well underway and she expects it will likely get worse in coming weeks.
Read MoreDecember 31, 2019
State Health Department Confirms Seventh Flu-Related Death
Five cases were people age 65 years or older. ISDH says children under five, adults over 65 and people with chronic diseases like asthma or diabetes are at a higher risk.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2019
Federal Program Offers Free Flu Shots To Many Hoosier Children
A federal program is letting some Hoosier children get a flu shot for free, along with their regular school vaccinations.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019
1st Flu Related Death Reported In Marion County
The Marion County Public Health Department has reported the first flu-related death of the season.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2019
Report: Indiana Could Do More To Prepare For Emergencies
Indiana received low marks for not being accredited, and for having low flu vaccination rates.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018
More Options Available This Flu Vaccination Season
This year's vaccine is changed to make it more effective and accessible.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2018
Amid Flu Surge, Indiana Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots
The State Department of Health says 25 flu-related deaths had been recorded statewide by Dec. 30 during the current flu season.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2017
Report: Indiana Near Bottom In Health Threat Preparedness
Indiana is behind the curve when it comes to readiness for disease, disaster, or bioterrorism, according to a new report by the Trust for America's Health.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2017
Indiana Records First Flu Death Of Season
The Hoosier patient was under the age of 18. Experts say it's not too late to get vaccinated.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
Health Department Offering Flu Shot Clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older.
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