Articles tagged as: Centers for Disease Control
January 24, 2022
Coronavirus: House passes vaccine mandate bill, Indiana eclipses 1.5 million COVID-19 cases
The Indiana House votes to effectively ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates, sending it to the Senate. Indiana hits one year since it fully vaccinated its first resident. And Indiana surpassed 1.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, with some early signs of slowing.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
Indiana firefighters could get annual blood testing for PFAS under proposed pilot program
Scientific studies have linked PFAS exposure to numerous health problems including thyroid disorders, liver damage, testicular and kidney cancer, pregnancy complications and increased cholesterol levels.
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 MoreAugust 5, 2021
Delta Is Causing A Surge In New COVID Cases In Indiana. Here’s What You Need To Know
The COVID-19 delta variant accounts for more than 80 percent of sampled positive cases in Indiana. State health officials have pointed to the variant as the main driver of Indiana’s recent climb in new cases and hospitalizations.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2021
CDC's Latest Mask Recommendation Prompts Mixed Responses From Indiana Schools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last week it recommends people wear masks in schools as COVID-19 cases surge. It's prompting some Hoosier schools to revise their policies, while others are waiting to make decisions based on local COVID-19 data, as many near – or have already started – a new academic year.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021
The CDC Updated Its COVID-19 Guidance. Here's What You Need To Know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reversed course on its mask guidance, once again suggesting all individuals wear masks indoors in areas where COVID-19 cases are surging.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021
CDC Tells The Vaccinated To Mask Up In Some Settings. Our Questionnaire Can Guide You
The new guidance is targeted at vaccinated people who live in areas with "high and substantial transmission" and focuses on indoor settings.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2019
Infant Deaths High In Four Midwest States, CDC Says
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio were among the states cited for rates higher than the national average 5.79 per 1,000 live births.
Read MoreMay 17, 2019
CDC Recognizes Opioid Prescribing Review, Led By Indiana Researcher
An Indiana researcher led a national panel that made the recommendations to the CDC about pain management and opioids.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2018
Forty Percent Of Rare 'Polio-Like' Cases Are In The Midwest
Doctors say the disease starts off as a common cold but the virus attacks the spinal cord. There are reports that some patients have needed breathing assistance.
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