First Avian Flu Case In Kosciusko County
The first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kosciusko County has been reported by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.
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Bullying And Its Impact On Mental Health
Bullying is a matter of life and death for many.
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Blood Disorder Impacts Hundreds Of Indiana Residents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report the life-shortening blood disease sickle cell anemia affects about 100,000 Americans, mostly people of color.
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RSV rise puts Indiana hospitals on alert
Respiratory syncytial virus is on the rise in Indiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and it’s forcing some hospitals to implement visitor restrictions.
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Physicians advise prevention amid rise in whooping cough cases
Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough” for the loud sucking, whooping sound it causes as those infected struggle to breathe in, is a vaccine-preventable disease that’s been making a comeback since a drop during the pandemic.
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First Positive Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease Seen In Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed Indiana’s first positive case of chronic wasting disease in LaGrange County.
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Indiana Animal Health Board Offers Update On Dairy Cow Illness
An illness spreading among dairy cows in some states has not yet been detected in Indiana, according to state officials, but producers should be on the lookout.
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Food And Drug Administration Approves COVID Boosters For Upcoming Season
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the latest round of COVID-19 boosters, as public health officials brace for another cold and flu season.
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IU Research Shows Autism Diagnosis Training Hub Is Working
Indiana University’s training system is gaining recognition after research confirms primary care clinicians with specialized training are better at diagnosing autism in children.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April is known for spring, flowers and as Autism Acceptance Month.
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Public Health Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward
A bill earmarking funding for local public health departments advanced through a Senate committee Wednesday, despite the outcry of COVID-19 misinformation and state dictatorship.
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Health Department Urges Parents To Have Children Tested For Lead Under New Law
The Indiana Department of Health is encouraging all parents to have their children younger than age 6 tested for lead exposure as part of legislation taking effect Jan. 1.
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Goshen Hospital Recognized For Meeting Highest Standards Of Heart Attack Care
Goshen Hospital has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for its expertise in treating patients experiencing chest pain, which can be an early sign and symptom of a heart attack.
Read MoreHealth Officials Encourage Hoosiers To Get Vaccinated Against Flu Amid Rising Cases, Hospitalizations
Indiana health and hospital officials are encouraging eligible Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza as soon as possible, as high levels of transmission are significantly impacting hospitals across the state.
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First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Indiana
News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2022-23 flu season. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws. Each year, hundreds of Hoosiers become sick from influenza, … Read More
First Probable Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Indiana
State health officials announced Saturday, June 18, that the first probable case of monkeypox in Indiana in 2022 has been identified.
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