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Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings
The Indiana Department of Health wishes to alert clinicians to the increasing seasonal Influenza A activity in young adults and college and university while SARS-CoV-2 is also circulating.
Hoosiers Ages 5-11 Now Eligible To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
Indiana is experiencing a significant increase in the number of women with infectious syphilis.
Executive Order Extends Deadline For License Renewals And Opioid CME Requirements
An Executive Order signed by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb on September 30, 2021, extends the deadline for license renewals and opioid CME requirements.
Teresa Lovins, MD, Elected To AAFP Board Of Directors
We are thrilled to share that Teresa L. Lovins, MD, FAAFP has been elected to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Board of Directors.
Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Doses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reviewed the U.S. FDA’s amended Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for booster doses.
First West Nile Virus Case Of 2021 Identified In A Lake County Resident
State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus case of 2021 in a Lake County resident and the detection of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in multiple counties.
Indiana's Primary Care Physicians Urge Masks in Schools and Fight Against Disinformation
Read the full letter from the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Recall of MediChoice M500812 Ultrasound Gel
The CDC is assisting the FDA and several state and local health departments with an ongoing investigation of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) infections in healthcare facilities.
Arthropod-Borne Viral (Arboviral) Disease Advisory
This advisory provides current information on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common arthropod-borne viral (arboviral) diseases in Indiana, such as those transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks.
Delta Variant Update
The B.1.617.2/Delta variant, first identified in India, has multiple mutations in its spike protein allowing it to be more transmissible than any other variant to date.
Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections
Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Three Patients: Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota.
COVID-19 Vaccines For Pregnant Individuals
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box is asking for your help in talking with pregnant individuals about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Legionellosis Testing and Building Reopening
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is alerting healthcare providers to an anticipated seasonal increase in Legionella infections combined with the associated potential increase of cases resulting from building reopenings.
Increased Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southern United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this health advisory to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity across parts of the Southern United States.
Toolkit Provides Resources For Patients About The Safe And Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health is pleased to share a toolkit to give you quick access to the facts and benefits of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Increased Risk Of Infections From Medical Tourism
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating eight highly antibiotic-resistant infections of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo-ß-lactamase (VIM)-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) among adult patients who underwent surgery or invasive procedures in Mexico within the past year.
IDOH Prepares To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine To Physicians
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available in large enough supplies that the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) will soon be able to distribute doses for physicians to administer.
Indiana Working To Minimize Appointment Disruptions Following Pause In Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
At the direction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indiana Department of Health has temporarily paused the administration of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine following an announcement about a rare adverse event from the federal organizations.
Expanded List Of High Risk Conditions For COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
As of March 9, the Indiana Department of Health has expanded the high-risk conditions for COVID-19 vaccination eligibility.