The Indiana Department of Health and Purdue University are partnering in an effort that aims to ensure residents have better access to available resources to improve their health.
Continue readingThe Indiana Department of Health reported the first flu-related death of the 2021-2022 flu season.
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Indiana is stepping up its naloxone distribution, amid a significant increase in overdose deaths. The Governor’s Office says Overdose Lifeline will distribute another 35,000 doses of the opioid overdose reversal medication and place another 215 “NaloxBox” units, thanks to another $1.3 million in state funding. A “NaloxBox” is a hard acrylic box containing six to eight doses of naloxone that organizations can mount outside of their buildings.
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The lessons learned in developing the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to fight other diseases in the future. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box believes the technology has “opened a new door to vaccinations.”
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Long-term care residents who are fully vaccinated can now enjoy fewer restrictions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana is adopting the new CDC guidance in long-term care facilities.
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About 13 percent of Indiana’s population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But health officials say the state is getting fewer doses per resident than many others.
Continue readingEligible teachers and staff in pre-K through high school are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any Indiana vaccination site.
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With COVID-19 cases down and vaccinations on the rise, Governor Eric Holcomb is planning an announcement about Indiana’s path forward.
Continue readingIndiana teachers will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any vaccination site in the state starting Monday. It’s been available to educators at pharmacies taking part in the federal vaccination program for the past few days.
Continue readingDouble-masking may be uncomfortable, but it’s still a good idea if you or someone you live with is at high risk of COVID-19. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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The state health commissioner is calling on schools to make sure they’re fully following Indiana’s quarantine rules. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box said she’s gotten reports of schools abandoning quarantine protocols for COVID-19 exposure in the classroom.
Continue readingHealth officials have been stressing the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, but there is still a slight possibility of allergic reactions. Of the more than 128,000 Hoosiers who’d received a dose as of Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said only one had a severe complication.
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More than 33,000 Hoosiers had gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, and thousands more are expected to get it each day. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said the state received 55,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday and another 39,000 on Monday.
Continue readingHealth officials are urging residents to take steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 to their families this Christmas. During last week’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the safest option is to celebrate virtually or with members of your own household.
Continue readingThe Indiana Department of Health has streamlined the contact tracing interview process. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that contact tracers are now focusing on notifying the person of a positive test result, what symptoms to look for, and how to isolate.
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Adjust your holiday plans now to protect the people you love. That was the message from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box during this week’s COVID-19 briefing.
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State health officials are making sure they’re ready for a COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in mid-November, but whether it will actually get here by then remains to be seen. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said the state’s been asking hospital systems to help identify potential distribution sites.
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A COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says health officials are making sure they’ll be ready.
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Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
Continue readingState health officials say they’re keeping an eye on the safety of farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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