Articles tagged as: CDC
July 28, 2022
Indiana health officials release new monkeypox data
Indiana has confirmed monkeypox infections among men, women and children, according to an Indiana Department of Health briefing addressed to health care providers on July 22 and obtained by WFYI.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2022
First probable monkeypox cases reported in Marion County
The Marion County Health Department reported the first two probable cases of monkeypox. Public health experts say the risk of transmission is still very low but people need to be aware of how the virus spreads.
Read MoreJune 10, 2022
Salmonella outbreaks tied to backyard poultry in Indiana, 37 other states
More than 200 Salmonella illnesses linked to backyard poultry have been reported so far this year in the U.S., including four in Indiana.
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
Selected Marion County residents urged to participate in national health study
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey leaders hope to examine at least 335 participants in Marion County, and are more than halfway to that goal.
Read MoreApril 7, 2022
Damien Center awarded $2M to prevent HIV in young transgender people of color
The nonprofit will use the $2 million grant to create a program that aims to reduce new infections, increase access to care and promote health equity for young transgender persons of color ages 13 to 34.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Chicken, turkey farmers struggle to keep birds safe from flu
Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that, despite their best efforts, stopping the disease from infecting poultry is incredibly difficult.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2022
Coronavirus: Holcomb ends public health emergency, Indiana eclipses 22,000 dead
Indiana surpasses 22,000 dead, as the rate of new deaths slows. Gov. Eric Holcomb signs the General Assembly’s less restrictive COVID-19 vaccine mandate bill. And he ended the state’s public health emergency, which had been in place since March 2020.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Indiana fully vaccinated its first Hoosier a year ago. Where are we now?
Indiana fully vaccinated its first Hoosier a year ago Tuesday, on Jan. 18, 2021. But where does the state stand now?
Read MoreNovember 11, 2021
Indiana has a chance to help more kids with lead poisoning than ever before
Indiana is considering lowering its threshold for when public health agencies address elevated blood lead levels in children — based on a nearly decade-old recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency recently changed that threshold again — and it’s unclear if the state will follow suit.
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
Indiana Health Department To Expand Vaccine Eligibility To 12 And Older Thursday, Pending CDC Recommendation
The Indiana Department of Health will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 12- to 15-year-olds starting Thursday, pending recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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