Flu season has arrived; the best defense against the influenza virus is to get vaccinated
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine was lower in South America this…
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns — don’t overuse medications containing acetaminophen
In the heart of cold and flu season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to overuse…
Weekly COVID report shows more counties in low zone; monkeypox up and flu season underway
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 Community Levels map, issued each Friday by the Kentucky Department for…
Ky. flu cases increase slightly in last few weeks; not too late to get a flu shot, season runs through May
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Following nine weeks of decline, influenza cases in Kentucky ticked back up. The state…
Flu season is in full swing, with cases increasing; cases confirmed in 15 of Ky’s 16 health regions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Influenza cases in Kentucky continue on the rise, and health officials say it’s not…
Check with your healthcare provider to get your questions answered about flu shots; it’s the season
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians are being urged to check with their healthcare providers about getting a flu…
Scottie Day: COVID-19 and children, what to look out for now that in-person classes have resumed
As flu season comes around and our children are going back to school, there are many concerns on how to…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Flu season is here; know these deadly myths about the shots and get yours
Flu season is upon us, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. The flu can have a devastating…
Flu season looms, creating a ‘Twindemic’ — and, yes, you can get a flu shot too; masks do help
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Flu season is rapidly approaching, and although in 2020-2021 flu season Kentucky saw a 99%…
As flu season comes to an end, a record low number of cases have been reported in Ky. and the nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The flu season that ends this month saw a low number of confirmed cases of…
Beshear announces extension of mail-in renewal option for certain driver’s licenses in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear, citing the need to help people stay healthy by avoiding crowds during flu season and the continuing…
Healthy Headlines: Flu season is upon us, best time to get vaccinated is before the end of October
The leaves turning colors, a crispness in the air, pumpkins appearing on every corner – it must be fall. Along…
Governor and First Lady set example by getting flu vaccination — and encourage others to do the same
As flu season approaches, Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear are encouraging others to protect themselves by getting…
Flu season: A few things the CDC wants you to know about how to protect yourself; consider vaccines
Shorter days and cooler weather are coming and that means it won’t be long before people start getting sick with…