Articles tagged as: vaccines
September 1, 2021
Drop In Childhood Immunizations Worries Pediatricians
Deferred doctors visits during the pandemic have left kids across the country behind on routine inoculations.
Read MoreJune 14, 2021
Schools Weigh Next Steps, Incentivize Student Vaccines As Classroom Mask Mandate Ends
Communities across the state are weighing what COVID-19 health and safety measures to continue this summer and into the fall, as the governor's mask requirement for schools expires at the end of June.
Read MoreMay 20, 2021
Taking Time Off Work Can Be Barrier For Many In Getting Vaccinated
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, some researchers say the country has hit a plateau in the number of people receiving the shot. Finding time off work to get vaccinated can be a barrier for many.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2020
Indiana Official Says COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Available As Early As November
Indianas State Health Commissioner, Dr. Kris Box said federal officials recently told the state to prepare for initial shipments as early as next month.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2020
Why Distributing A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Harder Than It Sounds
Pharmaceutical companies are scrambling to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine and receive FDA approval. In the meantime, states are finalizing plans to distribute the vaccine -- and overcome potential challenges.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2020
States Finalizing Plans To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana State Department of Health released its interim draft on Tuesday and -- similar to other states -- will follow a phased approach. The department says the first recipients of a COVID-19 vaccine will be healthcare workers.
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
Indiana Developing Virus Vaccine Eligibility Criteria
If the vaccine is distributed to each state based on its share of the U.S. population, Indiana might receive only 300,000 doses initially for its 6.7 million residents.
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.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2020
AstraZeneca, IU School of Medicine COVID-19 Vaccine Trial On Hold
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced Wednesday morning that its COVID-19 vaccine trial is on hold after a volunteer in the UK had an unexplained illness.
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