Gov. Beshear reports 880 cases, 21 deaths, lower positivity; 127,111 vaccinations in past week
Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 127,110 Kentuckians were vaccinated during the past week, breaking the previous record of 112,428…
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CDC guidance says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather without masks in some cases
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines Monday for people who have…
Gov. Beshear says 731,000 Kentuckians have been vaccinated, reports 1,175 cases, 33 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 731,000 Kentuckians have now had at least the first dose of one of the…
State ends February note — seventh consecutive week of declining cases; ‘going in right direction’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is ending the month of February on a positive note regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Governor says vaccine supply increased again; reports 1,255 cases, 27 deaths;
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the winter storm that has impacted communities across the commonwealth, as well as the…
Beshear reports 2,250 COVID cases, 27 deaths; major funding for hospitals and faster vaccinations
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on increased funding for Kentucky hospitals and reported 2,250 new COVID cases and 27 deaths….
Jan Hillard: COVID 19, the flu, smallpox, more and the curious case of anti-vaccination from beginning
Suspicion about vaccines is not new. Opposition to vaccinations dates back to the 1800s when some resisted taking the smallpox…
Kentucky’s COVID cases top 50,000 — adding 906 new cases, 10 deaths; Beshear says ‘take it seriously’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported that Kentucky’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 50,000 with 906 cases, bringing the total to…
Tom James: Don’t let COVID-19 pandemic create an epidemic of measles or other preventable diseases
Delayed haircuts, “drive-by” birthday parties, staycations – these will be common 2020 family memories. Don’t let measles, chicken pox, whooping…
New multimedia campaign urges ‘Raise Your Guard, Ky,’ urges getting back on track with vaccinations
Kentucky Health News A new multimedia campaign is designed to reverse a big decline in Kentucky children’s vaccination rates. “Raise…
Pandemic depressing vaccination rates, but it’s safe to take your kids to health-care providers
By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News Not as many Kentucky children are getting critical vaccinations as they did previous years,…
Be alert: Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) are increasing in NKY; children should be vaccinated
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reported cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The majority of recent…
Official flu season poised to start — Dept. for Public Health urges vaccinations; flu can be life-threatening
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is encouraging Kentuckians to get…
Commentary: Public health is where science, politics meet but that doesn’t change need for vaccinations
By F. Douglas Scutchfield and Al Cross Public health is the nexus of science and politics. Unfortunately, the two frequently do not…
What to know about measles; vaccination protects against highly contagious virus
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level since before the virus was declared…
Al Cross: Gov. Bevin is reckless to disregard the science on chickenpox; public health matters
When Gov. Matt Bevin volunteered to a Southern Kentucky radio audience March 19 that he had exposed his nine children…
Bevin says he exposed his kids to chickenpox, rejecting vaccinations; health officials say that’s risky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin said in a radio interview that he exposed his nine children…
Dept. for Public Health warns of contaminated vaccinations supplied by KY’s Location Vaccination
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health is investigating infections from contaminated vaccinations from a Kentucky…
KY drops three spots in America’s Health Rankings; big drops in vaccinations follow state rule change
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky dropped three spots in the latest America’s Health Rankings, to…
More parents claiming religious exemption for children’s vaccinations; rises 59% after new state rule
Kentucky Health News More Kentucky children are not being immunized “for medical and religious reasons,” Ashleigh Mills reports for Spectrum…
Kentucky health officials urge vaccination against the flu as the best precaution it; prevent the spead
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky health officials are once again reminding residents to get vaccinated…
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…