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Governor’s Public Health Commissioner meeting – 11/18/2021
The Governor’s Public Health Commission will discuss public health funding issues during its next meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021.
Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Today, the ISDH announced that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine following Tuesday’s authorization of the pediatric vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Moderna/J&J COVID-19 booster shots available
Today, the ISDH announced that it will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine to eligible Hoosiers following federal authorization of the additional dose.
Indiana reports first flu-related death of season
Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to immunize against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 flu season.
ISDH officials provide update on COVID-19
Today, Indiana State Department of Health officials announced that more than 35,000 third doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Hoosiers age 18 and older since August 2021.
Parkview Health reopens COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Parkview Health has reopened its COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation to offer booster shots to individuals who meet new guidelines from the CDC.
Indiana to begin Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for those eligible
Today, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are available to eligible Hoosiers following federal authorization of the additional dose.
Parkview: Community urged to seek appropriate care and get vaccinated
Parkview Health has seen a significant increase in hospitalizations and patient volumes at clinics across the region due to increasing COVID-19 activity.
Public Health Advisory from the Allen County Health Commissioner
Dr. Matthew Sutter, Allen County Health Commissioner, has issued a Public Health Advisory for the increase in COVID-19 cases in Allen County and Indiana, which is coupled with a rapid increase in hospitalizations.
Date changed for 2021 Tapestry
Citing uncertainties stemming from a resurgence of COVID-19 and its Delta variant and working from an abundance of caution for all involved, Tapestry 2021 has been postponed until next spring.