Vanderburgh County Health Department

10/22/2026

Keep your baby's sleep space safe and simple! Always place your baby Alone, on their Back, in a Crib with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheet.

10/22/2026

The Pre to 3 team would like to congratulate Micha for successfully completing the program. Micha turns 3 this week and had a great time celebrating during his graduation. Congratulations Micha and Happy Birthday! 🎂🎓💜

10/22/2026

The flu can lead to serious complications, hospitalization and even death. Help protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.html

10/22/2026

RSV can cause serious illness, especially in older adults. Adults ages 75 and older are recommended to receive an RSV vaccine. Talk with your healthcare provider to learn more about RSV protection.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/vaccine-clinical-guidance/index.html

10/21/2026

Adults ages 65 and older are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Talk with your healthcare provider about staying protected.

10/21/2026

Lead can hide in the soil around your home, especially in houses built before 1978. Your shoes track it inside.

Every trip through the front door can carry that soil across your floors, right where your child plays and crawls. You can't test the soil yourself or control what's outside, but you can control what comes inside. A shoes-off habit at the door is one of those quiet, everyday actions that adds up to real protection.

This is what we mean when we say "Lead Can Hide." It's not always where you'd expect. But once you know where to look, you can take steps to stop it. Knowing is the first act of protection.

Check the post above for a simple way to set this up. And if you want to know what other risk factors might be in your home, the free quiz below takes just a few minutes.

✅ Free home check quiz 👉 yourvchd.org/lead-resource-navigator
✅ Schedule a free lead test 👉 yourvchd.org/schedule-lead-test
📞 812-435-2400 (option 3) | LAB: 812-457-0818

10/21/2026

Protect little ones this flu season. Flu vaccination can significantly reduce a child’s risk of severe flu outcomes.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.html

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

In honor of National Health Education Week, we would like to recognize our Health Promotion Division staff - Charlotte Mulvihill, Tami Morris, Jen Healy, and intern Amanda McColl - for all the hard work they do to support our community. Thank you for your dedication to the health and well-being of our community!

10/21/2026

RSV often causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can lead to serious illness in infants and older adults. Knowing the risks can help you take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones!