Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box urges Indiana residents to get a flu shot before the height of the flu season.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Hoosiers to Get Flu Shot
State Health Commissioner Urges Flu Shots, Issues Standing Order for Other Vaccines
Indiana’s state health commissioner is once again urging Hoosiers to get their flu shot, as well as any other necessary vaccines. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Dr. Kris Box said the flu can also lead to severe complications that require the use of intensive care beds and ventilators.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Residents to Get Flu Vaccine
Health officials are urging residents to get their influenza vaccine this flu season.
Continue readingNine Flu-Related Deaths Reported by Indiana Department of Health
The latest Weekly Influenza Report from the Indiana Department of Health shows that flu activity increased sharply in the final weeks of 2017, resulting in multiple flu-related deaths.
The report from December 21st stated that the influenza-like-illness (ILI) activity code was minimal with only 2 deaths reported. On the very next report from December 29th, the ILI activity code had been changed to high with a total of 9 deaths reported. Continue reading
It’s Never to Early to Get a Flu Shot
Local pharmacies and health departments are getting ready for the flu season. Flu shots will be available soon.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect against influenza. The flu vaccine is said to reduce doctor’s visits and missed work and school. Those who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications, including the elderly, infants, pregnant women and those who suffer from certain health conditions, should get a flu shot early.
CDC Urges Vaccination as Flu Season Approaches
The arrival of fall also marks the beginning of flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the best way to protect yourself from the disease is to get a flu vaccine each year by the end of October. Continue reading
Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccination
With flu season right around the corner, now’s the time to get a flu shot. Continue reading
