Articles tagged as: flu vaccinations
December 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 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 18, 2021
To help hospitals, Hoosiers urged to get vaccines after first flu-related death of season
Health experts are encouraging Hoosiers to get their flu vaccination after Indiana recorded the first flu related death of the season on Friday.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2020
Health Officials Say Getting Flu Shot Even More Important This Year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older, pregnant women, people age 65 and older, and people with certain chronic medical conditions.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
State Health Officials Urge Flu Shots to Help Hospitals With Pandemic
State health officials are urging Hoosiers to get a flu shot this fall. The recommendation is an effort to keep flu numbers low during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
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