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Flu vaccine recommended for all over 6 months; pneumonia vaccine recommended for those 65 and older and at high risk

Posted by | 2:17 PM
Vaccination is the best way to keep from getting the flu, and with two influenza cases already reported in Kentucky, now is the time to sche...

Diabetics have increased risk of complications from flu

Posted by | 6:24 PM
Certain groups of people, including diabetics, are at risk of serious flu complications each year, according to a report from the University...

Avoid virus-linked cancers, including cervical cancer, with shots

Posted by | 8:13 PM
With a simple vaccine, you can avoid HPV-linked cancer, including cervical cancer and many cancers of the mouth, throat, anus and genitals, ...

It's not too late to get your flu shot, and getting it could not only help yourself and your family but your neighbors

Posted by | 11:03 AM
It's not too late to get your flu shot, even though the flu has hit earlier and more broadly than usual, experts say. It generally takes...

Annual health ratings of states still puts Kentucky 44th

Posted by | 10:49 AM
Kentucky ranks 44th among the 50 states in overall health in United Health Foundation 's America's Health Rankings. Darla Carter of ...

Rural states with declining immunization rates have increasing incidence of whooping cough

Posted by | 1:08 PM
In the state that once had the highest immunization rate, Vermont's medical community is not so proud of anymore. Fewer people are vacci...