Day: December 26, 2021
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Health reporter writes ‘Five things about Omicron that I want my friends and family to know’
Dan Diamond, a health reporter for The Washington Post, recently posted a Facebook thread about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. It went viral, so he turned it into a story for the...
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At-home pill for Covid-19 is approved but supply is limited; Ky.’s positive-test rate nears 10%; case rate stable
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The good news about the pandemic Wednesday was that the first antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 was granted emergency-use authorization. The bad news was...
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Why it’s important for children to be up to date on vaccinations
By the Kentucky Department for Public Health Immunization is one of the greatest public-health achievements, preventing tens of thousands of deaths, millions of cases of disease, and saving billions of dollars...
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Experts urge use of respect, plain facts when talking to rural, conservative skeptics of coronavirus vaccines
“Many people in rural and conservative areas remain frustratingly resistant to vaccination, challenging public health officials to come up with more convincing — and sensitive — approaches to promoting greater...
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Health-insurance companies’ group makes 27 grants of up to $25,000 each to improve vaccination rates in Kentucky
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans, which represents companies offering health insurance in Kentucky, has awarded 27 grants aimed at increasing acceptance of vaccines, especially those for Covid-19. The grants of...