Tag: immunizations
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Flu season is here; the best defense against the flu is a vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine was lower in South America this year than last season, a measure used to predict how...
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Measles case confirmed at Western Kentucky University
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Western Kentucky University student has a confirmed case of measles and may have exposed others, according to the Barren River Health District and the...
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Updated Covid-19 vaccines approved; recommended for everyone aged 6-months and older
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the number of Covid-19 infections grows in Kentucky, two updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccinations have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
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Immunization Summit to be held in Lexington Oct. 9
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Immunize Kentucky Coalition and the Kentucky Rural Health Association are hosting an Immunization Summit on Oct. 9 in Lexington. The keynote speaker will...
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Kentucky Association of Health Plans offers free rides at Ky. State Fair to people who get a flu shot at its site there
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is hosting a flu shot pop-up clinic at the Kentucky State Fair and — while supplies last — will give away...
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Legislature passes bills to name caregivers, help smokers quit; could still pass dense-breast notice and student-concussion bills
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers have passed bills this year to make sure someone knows how to care for you when you leave a...
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Immunizations are a hot topic in Frankfort; comment on updated regulation ends Tuesday; shots-for-college bill looks dead
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to require all college freshmen in Kentucky to be immunized before starting classes is likely dead, but one that allows pharmacists to...
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One pediatrician says vaccines are the most important thing she does; another says providers’ recommendations are key
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of the most important things a provider can do to get children vaccinated is to offer clear recommendations for their parents. Dr. Ari...
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Lexington will host two health conferences in November: one on immunization, one on health-care associated infections
Lexington will host two health conferences in November, one focusing on immunizations and the other on health-care transparency and patient advocacy. The 2016 Kentucky Immunization Conference, titled “Educate, Immunize, Protect:...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month; as students head back to school, make sure their vaccines are up to date
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which is meant to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages, but is especially relevant to students as they head back...