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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated the flu hospitalized 400,000 Americans in 2019 and killed 22,000. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has…
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Case of flu are widespread across the Commonwealth. The reported influenza cases are twice what it was this time a year ago.Connie White, with the State…
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Health officials are urging Kentuckians to get a flu vaccine as the start of the 2019-2020 season kicks off on Sunday.The flu season usually lasts until…
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Levels of influenza-like illnesses are at an all time high, and doctors' offices and medical care centers are seeing a huge surge of patients not seen…
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Marshall County has had four confirmed deaths in the past week related to the flu. According to the County Health Department all four of the victims were…
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Influenza is now 'widespread' in the commonwealth. The Kentucky Department of Health raised the flu level from 'regional' to widespread Thursday citing an…
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Neither getting the flu nor getting a flu shot appears to increase the risk of autism in children, a study finds. The shots are recommended because the flu poses health risks to mother and fetus.
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The Kentucky Department of Public Health reports it has confirmed that the flu virus is circulating in parts of the state. The agency says in a news…
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For nine straight weeks, widespread flu activity has been reported across Kentucky.State Public Health Deputy Commissioner Kraig Humbaugh says that’s not…
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An NPR poll finds nearly two-thirds of adults got this year's flu vaccine or plan to get it. Many of those who are skipping vaccination cite a lack of need and worries about side effects.