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Flu vaccine recommended for all over 6 months; pneumonia vaccine recommended for those 65 and older and at high risk
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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...
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Diabetics have increased risk of complications from flu
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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...
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Avoid virus-linked cancers, including cervical cancer, with shots
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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, ...
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It's not too late to get your flu shot, and getting it could not only help yourself and your family but your neighbors
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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...
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Annual health ratings of states still puts Kentucky 44th
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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 ...
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Rural states with declining immunization rates have increasing incidence of whooping cough
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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...
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