Tag: flu
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Kentucky has recorded 26 flu-related deaths, mostly seniors, and 64 outbreaks at long-term-care facilities; get vaccinated!
Kentucky has reported 26 influenza-related deaths and 64 flu outbreaks in long-term care facilities as of Jan. 8 after five consecutive weeks of widespread flu activity, and is only halfway...
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Flu activity becomes widespread, closing schools
Kentucky’s flu activity level has become widespread, which means at least half the regions of the state have reported confirmed cases of influenza. Schools are a testimony to this increase...
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If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, this week is an excellent time to get it, with the holidays coming up
State health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get a flu vaccination during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 7-13. “Getting a flu vaccine is an early holiday gift you can give...
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Five myths about flu shots, explored and debunked
Myths about the influenza vaccine circulate every year and make it difficult for some to decide whether to get the shot, Tom Watkins reports for CNN. This prompted him to...
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Expectant mothers need to get a flu shot
Expectant mothers need to get a flu shot as soon as it is available in their area, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only the flu shot, not...
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Doctors’ offices full; many patients worry their common cold is one of the serious illnesses recently reported in the news
Doctor’s offices are busier than usual this time of year not only because it’s cold and flu season, but also because of an increased worry patients have that they might...
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First flu case reported in Kentucky; vaccination recommended for everyone over 6 months old, especially some groups
Kentucky’s first positive lab-confirmed case of the flu has been reported in Jefferson County this week, according to the state Department for Public Health. The best way to protect against the...
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Exercising when sick can delay recovery and can spread the infection; symptoms above and below neck are a key guideline
Feeling under the weather? Be careful about exercising; doing it when sick can do more harm than good. mensfitness.com photo “Depending on where a person experiences symptoms of illness can...
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Flu now widespread in Kentucky; first death reported; young adults, children at higher risk than usual; vaccine advised for all
This is an update of a story posted Tuesday. The state Department for Public Health said Tuesday that influenza in Kentucky has gone beyond regional breakouts to being widespread, the...