Lauren Chapman

Faith, medicine and COVID-19: Why do religious vaccine exemptions exist?

Lauren Chapman

Many employees are turning to religious exemptions as vaccine mandates become more common in workplaces. Exemptions are federally protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But what is the history of these exemptions — and what are the consequences?

Based on data from the last six months in Indiana, your chance of testing positive for COVID-19 if you are unvaccinated is about 1 in 34. If you’re vaccinated, it's about 1 in 467.

Coronavirus

Delta Is Causing A Surge In New COVID Cases. Here’s What You Need To Know

Lauren Chapman

Members of the Indiana Two-Way and the Midwest Checkup asked us about the delta variant and its future effect on Indiana. To join the Indiana Two-Way, text “Indiana” to 73224. To join the Midwest Check-up, text “health” to 73224.

COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 and older were approved in May, but Pfizer's CEO expects to submit emergency use authorization applications for 2- to 11-years-olds in September.

Coronavirus

Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe For Kids? Here's What You Need To Know

Brittani Howell

The Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in kids ages 12 and older in mid-May. We asked members of the Indiana Two-Way and the Midwest Checkup for their questions and concerns about kids receiving the vaccine. Here are the answers to those questions.