Kosciusko Health Department Offers Back-To-School Immunizations
As part of the Indiana Department of Health’s Start Smart campaign, the Kosciusko County Health Department is offering children’s back-to-school immunizations.
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Business Leaders Urge Vaccinations Amid Strain On Hospitals
Amid another deadly surge of COVID-19, business and hospital leaders around the state held a virtual press conference appealing to unvaccinated Hoosiers.
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97% of Indiana COVID Deaths (Younger Than 65) Were Unvaccinated
Robb Walter III was just 42 years old when he died last weekend, his father says, of COVID-19 pneumonia – unvaccinated.
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Remington Urges Schools To Embrace Mask Mandate
Dr. William Remington, health officer for Kosciusko County, reiterated his support for mask mandates in schools and urged local districts to consider the measure.
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10% Seek Vaccination Exemptions Across All IU Campuses
About 10% of all Indiana University students, faculty, and staff have received exemptions from the school’s coronavirus vaccination mandate.
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Anderson School District Offering Vaccine Incentive
Anderson Community Schools will be providing cash incentives for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Vaccination Clinics Running Well, But Officials Eye Bigger Event
Vaccination efforts in Kosciusko County are going about as well as they can as residents continue to line up for shots at five different locations.
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Economic Recovery In Hands Of Vaccine Distributors, Not Policymakers
The states that are recovering better today are not those with the lightest government action, but those who suffered the least spread of the virus.
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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.
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Goshen Health Administers First COVID-19 Vaccinations
Today, 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.
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Health Department To Host Immunization Clinics
WARSAW — 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
Educational Program: The Why’s And Why-Not’s Of Vaccinations
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.
Kiwanis Club Members Recognized For Contributions To Eliminate Project
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
Indiana May Not Be Affected By Recent Measles Outbreak
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
Hoosiers Urged To Protect Themselves From Influenza
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
Health Clinic To Initiate Immunization Fees
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