Articles tagged as: vaccinations
May 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.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2020
Indiana Governor Won't Back Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Eric Holcomb's stance comes even though Indiana law already requires 11 vaccines for public school students, including those for whooping cough, tetanus, measles and meningitis.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2019
Federal Program Offers Free Flu Shots To Many Hoosier Children
A federal program is letting some Hoosier children get a flu shot for free, along with their regular school vaccinations.
Read MoreApril 30, 2019
Measles Vaccine Can Be Obtained Without Doctors' Orders
The Indiana Health Department issued a standing order Tuesday allowing Hoosiers to obtain the measles vaccine from any pharmacy that carries it.
Read MoreApril 30, 2019
Kentucky Derby Crowds Raise Fear of Measles Outbreak
With measles cases popping up around the U.S., public health officials and nurses are worried about the highly contagious virus spreading at the big race.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2017
Statehouse Update: Senate Budget Hearings, Meningitis Vaccinations
The Senate kicked off budget hearings, a committee approved a college immunization bill and the Indiana House Speaker reacted to the federal health care bill.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2017
Convenience Or Compromise? More People Are Receiving Heathcare At Pharmacies
Pharmacies used to simply be a place where you could pick up your pills - and maybe a cane or a page of stamps. But these days, they are much more.
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