Articles tagged as: vaccinations
May 6, 2022
Hoosier babies and toddlers worse off in key factors, compared to other states
Indiana is worse than the national average in many key indicators of child welfare, according to a recent report from Zero To Three, a young child advocacy organization.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2021
IU Health Puts Unvaccinated Workers On Two-Week Suspension, Announces Temporary Hold On Elective Surgeries
All IU Health inpatient elective surgeries and procedures will be suspended starting Sept. 6.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2021
Indiana’s Youth COVID Vaccination Remains Low As Delta Variant Sweeps Through Schools
Kids are finally back to in-person school, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt learning. Cases are on the rise due to the highly contagious delta variant, which has also increased the number of youth hospitalizations. Despite the surge, the vaccination rate for eligible children remains low. And a new study shows that it may not increase.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2021
Vaccinated Teachers Eligible For $300 Bonus At Indianapolis Public Schools
IPS leaders are using federal pandemic relief funds to provide the one-time $300 payment to educators.
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 9, 2021
As Iowa Opens Up, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Continue To Slow
In recent weeks, demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in Iowa has declined sharply, but the number of Iowans who have had at least one shot hasn't even reached 70 percent. That's raising concern among public health officials.
Read MoreMay 7, 2021
As Demand For COVID-19 Vaccinations Drops, One Iowa Community Nears Herd Immunity
Around the nation, demand for the vaccine overall is decreasing. But many Native American tribal communities are ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to getting COVID-19 vaccines. And, one place in Iowa is getting close to herd immunity.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2021
New Program Aims To Recruit COVID Ambassadors
Indianapolis is recruiting community members to promote local vaccination efforts through the new COVID Community Ambassador program.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Indiana Bill Seeks To Let Workers Opt Out Of Employer-Mandated Vaccines
A bill that would give Hoosier workers the right to refuse employer-mandated vaccines had its first hearing in a committee Wednesday morning. It would go further than current federal laws and excuse workers based on their conscience.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2020
Northwest Indiana Research Clinic Resumes Johnson & Johnson Trial
Johnson & Johnson has resumed its COVID-19 vaccine trial in northwest Indiana nearly a month after the company paused the study.
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