Articles tagged as: vaccines
December 9, 2025
If vaccine data doesn't convince you, this group hopes a grandmother's story will
A new volunteer group is tapping into the memories of grandparents who lived through outbreaks of measles, meningitis and polio — hoping those firsthand stories will encourage more families to vaccinate their children.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2025
Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn't back him up
The president and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as possible treatment and said the FDA would change labeling. There's little strong scientific evidence for either.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2025
"You can no longer go to the federal government." Former Surgeon General Adams on COVID vaccine guidance
There is growing confusion about who should - and can - get a vaccine for COVID-19 as advice from the federal government conflicts with that of some health experts. Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams worked in the first Trump administration when the COVID vaccine was being developed.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2025
Vaccines, free vision and dental screenings at the Back to School Community Resource Day
School-aged children attending will receive a complimentary backpack filled with school supplies. There will also be diaper giveaways and free car seats.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
Indiana’s childhood vaccination rates aren’t high enough to be protective, experts warn
Vaccination rates for Indiana toddlers have fallen since before the pandemic.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
The Checkup: Busting popular misconceptions around childhood vaccinations
Do vaccines cause autism? Can your child get multiple vaccines at the same time? And why do you need to vaccinate your child against disease that are no longer around?
Read MoreJune 11, 2024
Free immunization clinics coming to south side of Indianapolis
Free immunization clinics will be available on the south side of Indianapolis this summer.
Read MoreApril 1, 2024
How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy
Due to fears of "cancellation," alternative technology and financial platforms are being built for the so-called freedom economy by figures on the far right, including those with antisemitic beliefs.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
First measles case in Indiana since 2019 confirmed
The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Friday the first measles case in the state since 2019. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Indiana organization receives grant to address language, financial barriers to adult immunization
Language and financial barriers present a challenge for Hoosiers trying to keep up-to-date on their vaccine schedules, or even starting them. An Indiana immunization group is using new grant funding to expand its services for additional languages.
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