Articles tagged as: flu vaccinations
November 2, 2023
Indiana health department confirms first flu deaths this season
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed its first two flu deaths Thursday and is urging Hoosiers to get vaccinated.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
Marion County Public Health Department hosts walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics on MLK Day
The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.
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 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, 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.
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 18, 2021
Marion County health officials warn against unpredictable flu season
Local health officials say this year's flu season will be unpredictable and they're urging residents to get vaccinated.
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.
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