Health
World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
INDIANA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. There are currently 31 confirmed cases in Indiana….
The Daviess County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Immunization Event on Saturday, July 30
WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Immunization Event for incoming kindergarten students through grade 12 on Saturday, July 30th from…
CDC endorses Novavax Covid shot for adults
INDIANA – Adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax ― a more traditional kind of vaccine, health…
Fauci says he plans to retire by end of Biden’s current term
WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term in office, the government’s top infectious disease expert told CNN on…
FDA authorizes pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatments
On Wednesday, July 6th, the U.S. Food, and Drug Administration revised the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir), to authorize state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe…
Health Department launches back-to-school immunization campaign
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host back-to-school immunization…
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC issues voluntary recall on 3.75 oz Smoked Clams due to the presence of detectable levels of PFAS chemicals
INDIANA –Bumble Bee Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on a specific SKU of smoked clams after FDA testing found detectable levels of PFAS chemicals…
Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage
INDIANA — The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving…
Daviess County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Immunization Events
WASHINGTON – The Daviess County Health Department is hosting Back-to-School Immunization Events for incoming Kindergarten students through Grade 12 on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00…
Parents can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5
INDIANA —The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that the public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children through age 5 by visiting www.ourshot.in.gov….
