The Marshall County Health Department has all three COVID-19 vaccines available to vaccinate community members.
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COVID-19 Fight Has Opened ‘New Door to Vaccinations,’ Says State Health Commissioner
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.”
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health is suspending the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration representatives want further review of its safety. State officials say they have not been directed to do this, but they are doing it out of “the abundance of caution”.
Continue readingIndiana Again Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Indiana has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 50 and older. Governor Holcomb announced the expansion during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingJohnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Arrive in Indiana Next Week
A third COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Indiana as soon as next week. An emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently under consideration with the FDA.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend COVID-19 Restrictions by another Month
Indiana’s current COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place for another 30 days. During his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to extend both his executive order and the public health emergency declaration. “We have made remarkable progress in relatively a short period of time,” Holcomb said. “This is not a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.”
Continue readingWinter Weather Impacting COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments, Vaccination Appointments
This week’s winter weather has prompted Indiana to wait until at least next week to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. During Wednesday’s press conference, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said that more than 43,000 appointments have been impacted by the winter storm.
Continue readingLong-Term Care Facility Residents to Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Monday
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 readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Continues in Indiana
Scenes of Hoosier health care workers getting their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine drew an emotional reaction from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box Wednesday.
Continue readingSt. Joseph Health System Prepares for Vaccine Distribution
Officials at the St. Joseph Health System are prepared to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as presented in the Indiana Department of Health’s guidelines.
Continue readingIndiana Hopes to Vaccinate Frontline Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Residents by End of Year
Indiana’s frontline health care workers and long-term care facility residents could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that both Pfizer and Moderna have now applied for an FDA emergency use authorization, and Indiana is preparing to receive limited supplies as early as mid-December.
Continue readingFirst COVID-19 Vaccines Could Get Emergency Use Authorizations Soon
A COVID-19 vaccine continues to move closer to approval. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that Pfizer has officially applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA, and a meeting has been scheduled for early December to determine whether to issue it.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Preparations Continue
State health officials continue preparing for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted Wednesday that Pfizer reported that its vaccine is about 95-percent effective, and they’re hearing similar results from the Moderna vaccine trials.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in November
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in November for healthcare providers.
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