Articles tagged as: flu
January 13, 2024
Coronavirus FAQ: Are we in a surge? How do you cope if your whole family catches it?
Are we in a surge? How would we know? Is winter now "COVID season?" And what do you do if your whole family got the coronavirus over the holidays? We tackle readers' coronavirus questions.
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 MoreDecember 20, 2022
Indiana epidemiologist has these tips for staying healthy this holiday season
Vaccines are the best line of defense against COVID-19 and the flu. But there are additional steps that can keep people stay healthy.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Indiana sees increase in flu activity and deaths, including first pediatric death
Indiana reported its first pediatric flu death this season as flu cases and hospitalizations continue to rise.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccine amid surge in flu cases
As of the week ending Dec. 3, Indiana had recorded 24 influenza deaths this season. The state's first pediatric flu death of the season was recorded last week, the Indiana Department of Health said.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2022
Hoosiers can help reduce hospital strain by avoiding the ER when possible
Hospital capacity is strained in much of Indiana due to the early arrival of RSV and influenza, coupled with ongoing COVID-19 cases and critical health care worker shortages.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2022
Upcoming flu season looks to be a bad one
Flu infections are on the rise as we head into what is projected to be one of the worst flu seasons in several years.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
Kids are at risk for RSV. Here’s how health experts say to protect them
Pediatricians are seeing an increase in children infected with respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2021
With high hospitalizations due to COVID-19, experts caution flu could strain limited sources
As hospitalizations from COVID-19 remain high, health experts caution influenza could further strain already limited resources.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2021
State health officials fear COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy will affect flu vaccine uptake
Indiana recently recorded its first flu death of the season. And the state has offered the flu vaccine at some of its COVID-19 vaccination sites, since the two can be taken together.
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