Keven Moore: A look back at 2018 hepatitis outbreak in Ky. and how restaurant workers lead the way
In November 2017, the Kentucky Department for Public Health identified an outbreak of acute Hepatitis A (HEP A). The increase…
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Hepatitis A outbreak in NKY declared over by Northern Kentucky Health Department
With no new cases reported in the past four months, the hepatitis A outbreak in Northern Kentucky has been declared…
State health department sending nurses to jails, shelters, treatment centers with Hepatitis A vaccine
The state Department for Public Health has sent a team of nurses to give hepatitis A vaccinations at county jails,…
Some good news from state health officials about Hepatitis A outbreak, but no declaration of victory yet
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – State health officials reported some good news regarding the Hepatitis A…
Hepatitis A diagnosed in food service worker at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Florence
A case of hepatitis A has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services discusses public health response to Hepatitis A outbreak
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has announced its support for a legislative resolution calling for an examination of…
DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported
People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…
Keven Moore: Severe outbreak of hepatitis A in Kentucky is dangerous and costly
Just about every other day it seems that our local news reports on another case of restaurant workers contracting hepatitis…
Cafeteria worker in Covington school has hepatitis A; law required student vaccination prior to school year
A food service employee at John G. Carlisle Elementary School in Covington, Ky. (910 Holman St.), has been diagnosed with…
Hepatitis A outbreak continues in Northern Kentucky; vaccinations for all residents strongly encouraged
The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) continues to see an increase in cases of hepatitis A in Northern Kentucky…
Health officials investigating two new Hepatitis A-related deaths in Franklin County; urge vaccinations
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is investigating two recent hepatitis…
Hep A cases double in Lexington; local health department calling for vaccinations
Kentucky Health News The number of hepatitis A cases in Fayette County more than doubled last month, says the Lexington-Fayette…
NKY Chamber hosts panel: PREVENT, RESPOND, and PREPARE your business and Hepatitis A
The latest data on Hepatitis A from the Northern Kentucky Health Department shows that Northern Kentucky is in the midst…
Another food service worker in Florence is diagnosed with Hepatitis A — risk is low but pay attention
Another instance of a food service worker diagnosed with Hepatitis A has been reported. Risk to patrons is very low,…
Northern Kentucky joins statewide Hepatitis A outbreak, Newport Syndicate food handler diagnosed
A case of hepatitis A that has been diagnosed in an employee who handled food at the Newport Syndicate (18…
Public Health reminds parents, caregivers: Get vaccines for kids as school approaches
As students prepare to head back to school this month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for…
Kentucky’s Hepatitis A outbreak worst in nation, but appears to be subsiding; 8 deaths since Aug. ’17
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s hepatitis A outbreak is described by health officials as the worst in the nation,…
Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is worst ever — over 900 cases confirmed, six deaths — and it isn’t over
Kentucky Health News State health officials say the hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky is the worst ever, and the crisis…
NKY Health Department launches hepatitis A prevention plan in wake of state’s declared outbreak
The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) has initiated efforts to prevent the statewide spread of Hepatitis A from expanding…
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads to 10 counties in Ky — be careful this holiday weekend; get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Hepatitis A outbreak has become a concern for people because the virus is so…
Best way to protect yourself from Hepatitis A outbreak is the vaccine; be sure to wash hands
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Since state officials declared an outbreak of hepatitis A in November, Kentucky has had…
Indiana officials warn of travel to Kentucky on eve of Derby week; State health commissioner pushes back
NKyTribune staff The increasing number of hepatitis A cases in Kentucky has prompted a video from the Kentucky health commissioner…
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