Stories tagged with "centers for disease control"

Don't wait too long to talk about elder care by indystar

Through nearly 20 years working with the elderly, I’ve learned something profound. Most people don’t fear dying — they fear the aging process. According to recent... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Some are skipping the vaccine out of distrust by Shari Rudavsky

Some skeptics are choosing to skip the H1N1 vaccine Thousands of Hoosiers are lining up at clinics offering the H1N1 vaccine, yet distrust — in various forms — has... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Health & Fitness

Johnson County schools wait for H1N1 vaccine by Cindy Marshall

Officials plan to have H1N1 clinics for students when more doses arrive H1N1 immunization clinics are under way at several southern Marion County schools, but it is unclear when... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:27 PM in Greenwood

Hoosiers burned in smoke study by indystar

It is safe to say Hoosiers do not look forward to the release of national health rankings with quite the same eagerness folks in Florida and Texas harbor for the weekly round of... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

State outpuffs most of nation by Shari Rudavsky

Smoking rate now No. 2 in the country Watch your back, West Virginia. Indiana is now No. 2 — and gaining — when it comes to smoking. More than 26 percent of all Hoosier... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:14 AM in News

Mayor's choice: health or foul air by indystar

Greg Ballard is only halfway through his first term as mayor of Indianapolis, but it’s not too early to think about his legacy. Does he want to be remembered as a leader who... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Johnson County to offer free H1N1 vaccination clinic by Jason Thomas

Johnson County officials will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic next week in Franklin. The clinic will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., or until the vaccine runs out, on Nov. 9 in Scott... – Nov 04, 2009 at 3:26 PM in Franklin

Johnson Co. H1N1 clinic set for Monday by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — Johnson County officials will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic next week in Franklin. The clinic will be from 2 to 6 p.m., or until the vaccine runs out, on... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:48 PM in Johnson County

Hamilton Co. to conduct first H1N1 clinic Wednesday by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — The Hamilton County Health Department will hold its first public H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, but it’s only for priority groups identified by the... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:50 PM in Noblesville

Hamilton Co. records first H1N1 death by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — Hamilton County today announced its first H1N1-related death. Hamilton County Health Department spokesman Tony Benge said a person in his or her 20s died. He... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:53 PM in Noblesville

Johnson Co. has some H1N1 vaccine for Friday clinic by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — Johnson County officials are going ahead with plans for their first public H1N1 flu-vaccine clinic, despite a low number of vaccine doses. The clinic will be held... – Oct 26, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Johnson County

No H1N1 vaccine clinics set yet for Hamilton Co. by Chris Sikich

Hamilton County Health Department has received about 10,500 doses of H1N1 flu vaccines, according to county officials. Spokesman Tony Benge said the department also is working with... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Deaths bring state H1N1 toll to seven by Shari Rudavsky

Two more Indiana residents died from H1N1 flu-related complications this week, bringing the death toll to seven since spring, the state reported Friday. One death occurred in... – Oct 17, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Communities

County gets some H1N1 vaccine but needs more by Robert Annis

The Boone County Health Department received its first batches of H1N1 vaccine this week, while supplies of the traditional flu vaccine have been exhausted. Health Department... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Hamilton County sets priorities for flu vaccine by Chris Sikich

County sets priorities for flu shots, and most adults must wait The Hamilton County Health Department has begun giving H1N1 flu vaccinations to the highest priority groups... – Oct 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM in Noblesville

Parents must heed flu's warning signs by indystar

CHICAGO — Max Gomez was a bright-eyed 5-year-old, happy to have just started kindergarten, when he developed sniffles and a fever. His mother figured it was only a cold.... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Churches on front line in flu fight by indystar

How about a little hand sanitizer with your hallelujah this Sunday? Indiana churches are taking steps to prevent the spread of germs this flu season, using hand sanitizer before... – Oct 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM in News

Fall Creek Intermediate records 20% absence rate due to flu by Tania E. Lopez

Fall Creek Intermediate School reported that more than 20 percent of students were reported absent Thursday with flu-like symptoms. Hamilton Southeastern School officials kept... – Oct 09, 2009 at 10:58 AM in Fishers

H1N1 mist expected in Hamilton Co. this week by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — The Hamilton County Health Department is expecting its first shipment of H1N1 vaccine this week. Spokesman Tony Benge said about 2,600 doses of nasal mist... – Oct 05, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Noblesville

Hendricks Co. expects H1N1 vaccine this week by indystar

DANVILLE — The Hendricks County Health Department announced today that the first shipments of H1N1 vaccine are expected this week. In a news release, the Hendricks health... – Oct 05, 2009 at 4:36 PM in Hendricks County