Articles tagged as: Monkeypox
November 16, 2022
Officials: Monkeypox contributed to Indiana resident's death
Monkeypox was a contributing factor in the recent death of an Indiana resident, state health officials said Wednesday.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2022
Indiana reports first monkeypox death, but virus slowed by vaccine availability
The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday the first person in Indiana has died from monkeypox.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2022
Indianapolis Urban League to host monkeypox vaccination clinic
A local organization will host an open monkeypox vaccination clinic Thursday.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2022
IDOH launches statewide monkeypox case dashboard
The dashboard's demographic data illustrated racial disparities similar to the trend nationwide.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2022
IU Health launches monkeypox lab testing, providing results in as little as 24 hours
A new IU Health lab dedicated to testing monkeypox samples opened this week. The lab in Indianapolis will be the primary testing site for suspected monkeypox samples in Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2022
IU Health begins monkeypox testing at lab, cuts testing time
Indiana University Health says it has opened a bio-secure lab that will be the primary testing site for suspected monkeypox samples in Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Hundreds of Hoosiers receive monkeypox vaccine at state health department clinics
Due to limited supplies, the monkeypox vaccine is currently reserved for those at highest risk of contracting the virus.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2022
Indiana will offer monkeypox vaccines to at-risk people. Here’s how to sign up
The Indiana Department of Health is hosting monkeypox vaccination clinics for anyone who is at risk of exposure, including people who have been exposed to monkeypox and people who may be more likely to get it.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2022
Kids are going back to school. Experts say monkeypox isn’t a major concern
Only a handful of monkeypox cases in the U.S. are among children, out of thousands reported so far. Yet infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on pediatric cases.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2022
As monkeypox spreads, is Indiana prepared for an outbreak?
Even before the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency, Indiana officials were determining how to best respond to a potential monkeypox outbreak.The virus has been identified in 78 countries and 46 states, including Indiana.
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