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Flu activity in Kentucky is 'widespread' 2 weeks in a row Public Health urges vaccination and hand washing for Kentuckians Click on headline for complete story FRANKFORT, KY (21 Dec 2017) - Department for Public Health (DPH) officials, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), now report "widespread" flu for the first time this flu season. Widespread activity is the highest level of flu activity, which indicates increased flu-like activity or flu outbreaks in at least half of the regions in the state. The traditional flu season lasts from October through May. Increased flu activity began earlier this season than usual in Kentucky. Due to the early increased activity this year, both in Kentucky and nationally, increased flu activity is anticipated to continue for several months. "With current widespread flu activity being reported in Kentucky, it is a still a good time to protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot," said Dr. Jeffrey D. Howard, acting DPH commissioner. "The Department for Public Health is strongly urging anyone who hasn't received a flu vaccine, particularly children 6 months and older and those people at high risk for complications related to the flu, to check with local health departments or other providers about getting the vaccine." Flu can be very contagious. Infection with the flu virus can cause fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and body aches. Persons who develop flu symptoms should seek medical advice about the need for a medical evaluation or treatment with an antiviral drug, which could shorten the course of the illness or reduce its severity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips to stop the spread of germs:
DPH officials report weekly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national flu surveillance system. The weekly report is now available online at chfs.ky.gov/dph/epi/Influenza.htm and is updated each Friday before noon. This story was posted on 2017-12-26 06:58:09
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