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Flu season has arrived; the best defense against the influenza virus is to get vaccinated

October 9, 2024October 8, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine was lower in South America this…

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After early spike, latest report shows Kentucky flu cases have declined over the past month

January 17, 2023January 16, 20230

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today This is the heart of the influenza season in Kentucky, but after seeing an early…

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Kentucky flu levels listed as ‘widespread’ for 10th consecutive week; 8th pediatric flu death confirmed

December 31, 2022December 30, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is currently reporting the state influenza activity level as “widespread” for the 10th consecutive…

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Antibiotic shortages are a very real problem, but they’re not because of the flu and COVID-19

December 25, 2022December 24, 20220

By Craig Martin University of Kentucky Throughout the past few weeks we have seen several headlines about the impact of…

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Kentucky on track for worst flu season in 10 years as pediatric deaths from virus reach record highs

December 20, 2022December 19, 20221

Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu and reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths,…

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Newest data shows state’s low levels on COVID but slight increase in highest levels; flu is widespread

December 18, 2022December 17, 20220

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Data released this week by the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows that COVID-19 community…

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Governor gives update on influenza, RSV, and COVID 19; signs are encouraging but be cautious

December 2, 2022December 1, 20220

In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Beshear said…

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Gov. Beshear gives update on influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and monkeypox, says stay up-to-date on vaccines

November 18, 2022November 17, 20220

In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and monkeypox in the…

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Ky. flu cases increase slightly in last few weeks; not too late to get a flu shot, season runs through May

March 23, 2022March 22, 20220

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Following nine weeks of decline, influenza cases in Kentucky ticked back up. The state…

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Flu shots, nasal sprays give kids broad protection against many influenza variants, study finds

February 16, 2022February 15, 20220

Children who receive year after year of season-specific influenza vaccines develop antibodies that also provide broader protection against new strains…

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Flu season is in full swing, with cases increasing; cases confirmed in 15 of Ky’s 16 health regions

January 7, 2022January 6, 20220

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Influenza cases in Kentucky continue on the rise, and health officials say it’s not…

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Our Rich History: Epidemics in 19th Century Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky; we have persevered

March 30, 2020March 29, 20200

By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Part 20 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” As we “hunker…

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16 more KY adults died from flu in week ended Feb. 15 for season total of 66; best protection is flu shot

February 29, 2020February 28, 20200

Kentucky Health News The number of new cases of influenza dropped slightly in Kentucky during the second week of February,…

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Tracking influenza-like illnesses in schools; activity started early, heightened prevention effort needed

November 24, 2019November 23, 20190

Kentucky Teacher Cases of influenza already have been documented in Kentucky this fall.  Because flu activity has stared earlier than…

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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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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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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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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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KY Department of Public Health confirms two flu cases in state, advises getting the flu shot

September 18, 2017September 17, 20170

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has received reports of two laboratory-confirmed influenza cases, indicating the presence of flu…

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State Department for Public Health raises flu level to ‘widespread,’ urges flu vaccine for ‘high risk’

January 12, 2017January 12, 20170

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is raising the influenza…

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