Immunization

People who received the flu vaccine during the 2022-2023 flu season were 35% less likely to be hospitalized.

Flu vaccine found to be effective at preventing hospitalization

Joanie Dugan

Two studies released by the CDC say the flu vaccine was effective at preventing hospitalization during the 2022-2023 flu season.

The Indiana Immunization Coalition was one of 10 groups across the country to receive a grant from pharmaceutical company GSK. The grants are intended to support community-based organizations in addressing gaps in adult immunization.

Indiana organization receives grant to address language, financial barriers to adult immunization

Abigail Ruhman

The Indiana Immunization Coalition was one of 10 groups across the country to receive a grant from pharmaceutical company GSK. The grants are intended to support community-based organizations in addressing gaps in adult immunization.

The Indiana Department of Health, along with local health departments and other statewide health care entities, have launched the Start Smart campaign to promote immunization clinics.

Indiana Department of Health, local organizations launch campaign to promote vaccine clinics

Violet Comber-Wilen

The campaign provides a map with a list of dates, times and locations for various vaccine clinics throughout the state, aimed to help families get their children required and recommended vaccines.

The community immunization clinics are open to children above the age of 5 and while families will not be charged at clinic sites, they should provide insurance information if available.

Indiana Department of Health launches back-to-school immunization campaign  

Haley Ryan

The goal of the “Start Smart” campaign is to create touchpoints where families can receive routine vaccines to get kids ready for back to school.