The Fishers Health Department has seen an increase in its COVID testing site in positive cases, while the Hamilton County positivity rate has seen a decreased. Local Health officials have looked at the data and found he case incidence rate is 3.6 times higher for those unvaccinated.
Below is the latest update, as provided by the Fishers Health Department:
Fishers Metrics Review Over the past week, we’ve seen an increase in cases both in Fishers and across the state. Overall, the Hamilton County positivity rate for unique individuals has decreased from 10.2% to 9.9%, while the Fishers testing site positivity rate has increased from 11.1% to 13.8%. We also have seen an increase in the Fishers case incidence rate from 16.5 to 21.5, which is the first increase that we’ve had in the case incidence rates in several weeks. Looking at the data, the case incidence rate is 3.6 times higher in unvaccinated individuals, so the most important thing we can do is to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the booster if you’re eligible, and encourage friends, family, loved ones, and community members to get vaccinated. Walk-in or schedule ahead and get your free COVID-19 vaccine at the Fishers Health Department Vaccine Site, at your local pharmacy, or various pop-up clinics throughout the city. See the full metrics report.  |
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| Pediatric COVID Vaccine Now AvailableParents can now schedule an appointment for their child(ren) ages 5 – 11 to receive the free pediatric COVID-19 vaccine online at ourshot.in.gov, by calling 2-1-1, or the Fishers COVID Hotline at 317-595-3211. Please note that appointments are required, no walk in availabie until further notice. A parent or guardian must provide consent, and children under 16 must be accompanied to the vaccination appointment by an adult. At this time, the Pfizer vaccine is the only approved COVID-19 vaccine for ages five to 11 and is administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose (10 micrograms) than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms).
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| Booster Shot Update
The Fishers Health Department offers booster shots for eligible individuals who meet the following requirements:
The CDC continues to update the criteria for those eligible for boosters. Please visit the CDC’s website for the most updated eligibility requirements. CDC’s recommendations now allow eligible individuals to choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. To schedule your appointment, visit fishers.in.us/vaccine and learn more on the Booster Shot FAQs page. The Fishers Mass Vaccination Clinic at 12520 E 116th Street (at the corner of 116th Street and Brooks School Road) has dedicated a large number of appointments to facilitate this process.
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