Articles tagged as: vaccinations
February 15, 2016
Some Indiana Kids Not Getting Immunized
The Indiana Youth Institute's annual Kids Count Data Book takes a look at a number of health issues facing Hoosier kids.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2015
Public Health Experts Critical Of Indiana's New HPV Vaccination Reminder
An outspoken critic of the state's vaccination reminder letter seems to have sparked several changes in the language of those letters, and health experts worry fewer parents will now vaccinate their children against human papillomavirus (HPV).
Read MoreOctober 5, 2015
Health Commissioner Urges Indiana Residents To Get Flu Shots
Flu season occurs annually, typically starting around October and continuing through May. The health department says seasonal flu viruses can vary from year to year, so it is important to get a flu vaccine every year.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2015
Database Helps Indiana Nurses Keep Track Of Vaccinations
The state's Children and Hoosier Immunization Registry Program has been used in the past by state and county health departments. But its effectiveness was limited because only a handful of health care providers used the database.
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