Tag: ISDH Indiana State Department of Health
ISDH officials urge Hoosiers to join Great American Smokeout
Today, November 18, 2021, is the Great American Smokeout, a day to commit to being tobacco-free.
ISDH: Smart use of antiobiotics leads to best care
U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 24, 2021, is an opportunity to learn about good antibiotic prescribing practices and use.
ISDH: COVID-19 vaccine now available for ages 5 to 11
Today, the Indiana State Department of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 can now be scheduled.
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.
ISDH announces changes to COVID-19 dashboards
Today, the Indiana State Department of Health announced changes to the timing of its COVID-19 dashboard updates to reflect the high volume of data flowing in each day.
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.
ISDH COVID-19 update – 9/24/2021
Today's Indiana State Department of Health COVID-19 update reported that 3,255 residents tested positive for COVID-19 raising the total to 947,918 cases.