Vaccines

Louisiana health officials say two measles cases have been confirmed, and whooping cough infections are already surpassing last year’s totals—with infants most at risk.

Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases, with RSV also surging. Discover why this crisis is hitting hard and how you can protect yourself.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases again this year. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from flu and RSV during this critical season.

Louisiana health officials have confirmed two cases of a rare childhood virus in the New Orleans area.

At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.

Once the FDA approves vaccines, they will be required at UL.

Ochsner Lafayette General is apologizing after an attempt at humor fell flat with some of their Facebook followers.

As COVID-19 and Delta variant case counts skyrocket concern grows over Louisiana's unvaccinated population.

Data is compiled and distributed by the Louisiana Department of Health every Monday and Thursday.

How much more? A pretty substantial amount.

The United States has signed a contract worth just over $1 billion with Johnson & Johnson for 100 million doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine. KATC.com reports the U.S. currently has contracts with "several pharmaceutical companies as part of Operation Warp Speed", a program designed to develop, test and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible once available. ... Read

UL Lafayette will be monitoring the situation to make sure the health and safety of the students.