Franciscan Health Central Indiana's Dr. Christopher Doehring explains why the pandemic has had several variants and what has been learned about COVID-19 through vaccination efforts and the variants.
by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed. Posted: Nov 15, 2021 / 07:45 PM EST / Updated: Nov 16, 2021 / 08:01 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new evidence citing the mRNA vaccines are five times more effective at preventing hospitalizations than natural immunity, with Moderna faring slightly better. […]
by: Aleah Hordges Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:26 AM EST / Updated: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:26 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for employees and their families at Bosma Enterprises on Monday. Director Dr. Virginia Cane said the department wants to help bring […]
When it comes to the Covid-19 Vaccine a lot of people have a lot of questions. And some of the answers came from an unlikely source in the beloved TV show “Family Guy.” In the animated short you see Peter Griffin, voiced by Seth Macfarlane who also voices many of the other characters, go into […]
Indiana Cancer Consortium's Mary Robertson explained who is eligible for the HPV vaccine and what it does to protect you from certain cancers.
A couple of days ago Olivia Rodrigo made a visit to the White House where she gave a statement about the importance of youth getting vaccinated. She also met with President Biden and Dr. Fauci. During her time with Dr. Fauci the two took some time to read some tweets to see what people were […]
Butler University is viewed from the News 8 Avi8tor drone in August 2020. (WISH Photo) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — All Butler University students must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and show proof by Aug. 1, the school said Monday in a news release. The goal is to establish “herd immunity” to “restore the campus experience,” the […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Individuals who get vaccinated at a Kroger location can enter to win cash or groceries for a year through the company’s #CommunityImmunity Giveaway. The giveaway begins Thursday and runs through July 10. Individuals have a chance to win one of five $1 million checks or one of 50 “groceries for […]
Demi Lovato is the latest celebrity to show themselves getting the Covid-19 vaccine! Just a couple weeks ago her former Camp Rock co-star Joe Jonas shared video of him getting his vaccine on television. As the world tries to get back to “normal”, the talks of the vaccine have increased. Some people seem hesitant and […]
(AP) — The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers can get a free COVID-19 vaccine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend without scheduling an appointment, according to state health officials. COVID-19 vaccinations in Indiana: Get details and sign up Indiana coronavirus resources and timeline of events More coronavirus coverage from WISH-TV The vaccines will be offered without a […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- Hoosiers now have a new option for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday, the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) opened a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the city’s east side. Located at 9503 East 33rd Street, the aim of the clinic is to provide better access for eastside residents. The department said […]