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Healthy Headlines: Flu season is upon us, best time to get vaccinated is before the end of October

October 2, 2019October 1, 20190

The leaves turning colors, a crispness in the air, pumpkins appearing on every corner – it must be fall. Along…

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Official flu season poised to start — Dept. for Public Health urges vaccinations; flu can be life-threatening

September 27, 2019September 26, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is encouraging Kentuckians to get…

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Flu activity is widespread in Kentucky, says DPH; 44 flu-related deaths reported; not too late to get a shot

March 9, 2019March 8, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reports flu activity in Kentucky…

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Flu cases hit new high for the season in state’s latest report, with two deaths confirmed week of Feb. 2

February 12, 2019February 11, 20190

The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky hit the highest level of the season, by far, in the week…

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Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year, half are children; months left of flu season, get your shot

January 16, 2019January 14, 20190

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky rose by 65 percent in the…

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Flu activity rises in Kentucky to widespread levels; get a shot, stay away from others, see a doctor

January 5, 2019January 5, 20190

The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now reports “widespread” flu activity…

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Dr. O’dell Owens: Build community immunity; get flu vaccine, take precautions to protect all around you

November 15, 2018November 14, 20180

Your newborn baby. A co-worker. Your elderly aunt. You could harm any of them if you gave them the flu….

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Kentucky health officials urge vaccination against the flu as the best precaution it; prevent the spead

October 28, 2018October 27, 20180

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky health officials are once again reminding residents to get vaccinated…

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Flu season is approaching, Northern Kentucky Health Department offers vaccines at all county centers

September 27, 2018September 26, 20180

Flu season will soon be upon us, so now is the perfect time to prepare. The Northern Kentucky Health Department…

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To defend against flu epidemic in KY: ‘Get the shot, consult your doc, stop the spread,’ campaign says

September 22, 2018September 21, 20180

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Influenza killed 325 people in Kentucky last flu season, when only 40 percent of…

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Letter to Editor: Best protection against highly contagious meningitis is to be immunized

February 7, 2018February 6, 20180

To the Editor: As the parent of a soon-to-be college student, I can’t help feeling nervous during this brutal flu…

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Flu claims 100 lives in Kentucky, including four children — and season runs through late May

February 5, 2018February 4, 20180

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The rampant flu season has already been credited with nearly 25 percent more deaths than…

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Widespread flu activity in Northern Kentucky; DPH says virus has reached epidemic levels statewide

January 25, 2018January 24, 20180

NKytribune staff It’s been an active flu season thus far in Northern Kentucky, with 2,729 cases reported to the Dr. Jeffrey…

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Flu is now ‘widespread’; increased activity is early this year, expected to continue for several months

December 22, 2017December 21, 20170

Department for Public Health (DPH) officials, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now report “widespread” flu for…

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Flu, pneumonia are 8th largest U.S. cause of death; everyone over six months should get flu shot

December 11, 2017December 10, 20171

Flu and pneumonia, which can result from flu, are 8th largest U.S. cause of death; officials urge all over 6…

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Health Department offers flu vaccine at county health centers, asks residents to protect themselves, others

October 9, 2017October 8, 20170

With 13 varieties of vaccines licensed and a wide range of providers offering it, there certainly is a lot of…

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SmartHealthToday: Four good tips for helping you combat the flu at home — just stick to some basics

January 17, 2017January 16, 20170

By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday It’s flu season, and if you think your house is immune to the germs your child…

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NKY Health Department encourages flu vaccinations; offered by appointment at county health centers

December 26, 2016December 26, 20160

NKy Tribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging those who have not already done so to get a…

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SmartHealthToday: Protect yourself against the flu, other illnesses with these three simple tips

December 23, 2016December 22, 20160

By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday It’s that time of the year. The cold weather has driven everyone indoors and that close…

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Health Department encourages Northern Kentuckians to get a flu vaccine, available at county health centers

September 28, 2016September 28, 20160

This fall, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is asking residents to protect themselves and those they care about from seasonal…

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Flu season: A few things the CDC wants you to know about how to protect yourself; consider vaccines

September 25, 2015September 24, 20150

Shorter days and cooler weather are coming and that means it won’t be long before people start getting sick with…

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