flu vaccinations

A directive sent out by the Marion County Public Health Department advised hospitals around Indianapolis to bar children and people with COVID or flu-like symptoms from visiting patients.

Flu season is in full swing. This season will probably not be as bad as last year, said Sandy Dearth, director of the Center for Public Health Practice.

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed its first two flu deaths Thursday and is urging Hoosiers to get vaccinated.

The clinics, done in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, IndyGo and Light of the World Christian Church, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for residents age 12 and older. Free flu shots will also be provided.

As of the week ending Dec. 3, Indiana had recorded 24 influenza deaths this season. The state's first pediatric flu death of the season was recorded last week, the Indiana Department of Health said.

Indiana reported its first pediatric flu death this season as flu cases and hospitalizations continue to rise.

Flu infections are on the rise as we head into what is projected to be one of the worst flu seasons in several years.

Indiana recently recorded its first flu death of the season. And the state has offered the flu vaccine at some of its COVID-19 vaccination sites, since the two can be taken together.

Local health officials say this year's flu season will be unpredictable and they're urging residents to get vaccinated.

Health experts are encouraging Hoosiers to get their flu vaccination after Indiana recorded the first flu related death of the season on Friday.