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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
More deaths from Hepatitis A; CDC recommends vaccination for children living in outbreak counties
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Three deaths are being blamed on the hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky, according to the…
Kentucky Department of Health reports 117-case, multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A
A multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A remains ongoing with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) now reporting 117 cases,…