Articles tagged as: vaccines
April 1, 2024
How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy
Due to fears of "cancellation," alternative technology and financial platforms are being built for the so-called freedom economy by figures on the far right, including those with antisemitic beliefs.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
First measles case in Indiana since 2019 confirmed
The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Friday the first measles case in the state since 2019. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Indiana organization receives grant to address language, financial barriers to adult immunization
Language and financial barriers present a challenge for Hoosiers trying to keep up-to-date on their vaccine schedules, or even starting them. An Indiana immunization group is using new grant funding to expand its services for additional languages.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Fall and winter bring more respiratory virus activity. Here’s how to protect yourself
The public is likely to be exposed to coronavirus, flu, and RSV in the coming months. Here’s what people should know about these viruses and the available vaccines.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2023
Indiana Department of Health, local organizations launch campaign to promote vaccine clinics
The Indiana Department of Health, along with local health departments and other statewide health care entities, have launched the Start Smart campaign to promote immunization clinics.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Hundreds of Hoosiers receive monkeypox vaccine at state health department clinics
Due to limited supplies, the monkeypox vaccine is currently reserved for those at highest risk of contracting the virus.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021
These are the teacher and staff vaccination rates after IPS offered a $300 incentive
To collect a $300 incentive, 71 percent of Indianapolis Public Schools staff has reported receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, district officials said.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2021
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe For Kids? Here's What You Need To Know
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use in kids 12 and older in mid-May. On Nov. 2, the CDC added its approval for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2021
Indiana expects 200,000 COVID vaccines for kids next week
Indiana officials said Wednesday that the state should be able to immediately inoculate a third of children ages 5 to 11 as preparations are made to expand Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for the age group if the federal government gives it approval.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2021
Americans Are Turning Down COVID-19 Vaccines That Some Are Traveling Thousands Of Miles To Get
The U.S. has secured more doses than the country's COVID-19 vaccine needs. But around the world, millions of people have no access to vaccines in their home countries. And that makes some people travel thousands of miles to get a shot here in the U.S. if they can afford it.
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