COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To Those 60 And Older
Indiana has expanded eligibility for free COVID-19 vaccinations to those as young as 60.
Read MoreIndiana has expanded eligibility for free COVID-19 vaccinations to those as young as 60.
Read MoreToday, Friday, Dec. 18, the opening day for COVID-19 vaccinations at Goshen Health, was booked full with 292 vaccine appointments. Among the first to receive the vaccination were doctors, nurses and therapists — colleagues and providers that are directly responsible for the care of COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreWARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department will hold evening immunization clinics from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, and Monday, Aug. 8. KCHD is able to serve children from birth through age 18 who have any form of Medicaid, are uninsured or have insurance that does not cover vaccines. … Read More
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS
County Extension Director, Extension Educator – Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — There is a lot of information in the media about vaccinations for infants as well as people as they age.
By JONI TRUEX Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Warsaw Three Kiwanis Club of Warsaw members were recently recognized for their contributions to the Eliminate project. Eliminate Chairman Michael Bergen; President Renea Salyer and Secretary Joni Truex, were each presented with a Hixson award. In order to receive the Hixson, … Read More
The recent upsurge in measles cases, with 85 so far reported in seven states, may not be an issue for Indiana. According to Ross Silverman, a professor of health policy and management at IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana has stricter vaccination requirements for children … Read More
By KEN SEVERSON Indiana State Department of Health Influenza season is well underway, and state health officials urge Hoosiers to take preventative steps now to prevent the flu. Influenza can be serious, but is preventable in most cases by getting vaccinated. “Influenza is unpredictable,” said State Health Commissioner … Read More
In a move toward receiving Medicaid reimbursements, the Kosciusko County Health Department Clinic will begin charging an $8 administrative fee for vaccinations on Oct. 1. Operated by the Kosciusko County Health Department, the clinic currently provides immunizations at no cost for all children – birth to age 18 … Read More