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Flu cases soaring in Kentucky
Regional epidemiologist, Jessamine County Health DepartmentWe are experiencing an early and intense influenza season this year with the activity level in Kentucky remaining at widespread. Influenza is a very contagious disease caused by the flu virus, which spreads from infected persons to the nose and throat...Tags: Flu, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Pneumonia, Disease Prevention
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Protecting you and your family from seasonal flu
Not only is the news full of the high number of flu cases, so are doctor offices. It is important to take precautions to keep your immune system at its best to decrease your chance of getting sick this season. Therefore, here is some information that...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Common Cold, Family, Drugs and Medicines
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News brief: Protect yourself from the flu
The flu season is in full swing; however, you can protect yourself and others from acquiring the dreaded flu bug. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. Ephraim McDowell Health said other simple things to protect...
Tags: Flu, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Sneezing, Drugs and Medicines
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Flu cases on the rise across Kentucky
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comWhile health departments across the state have amped up their efforts regarding influenza, the Jessamine County Health Department hasn’t had a confirmed case during this flu season. “There haven’t been any cases reported to us, but...Tags: Flu, Preventative Medicine, Family, Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceuticals
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Coroner: Know the facts about the influenza virus
County coronerSeptember through May is the typical season for becoming infected with the flu or influenza virus. Most of us know a little about it, but we all should be aware of certain facts, such as how we get the flu, how its spread, and how we can prevent it. The...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Pharmaceuticals, Disease Prevention, Health
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News briefs for Sept. 7
Talent showcase planned for special needs kids
Sisterhood of the Tryst, with sponsorship by The Beacon Youth Services Center, will present “Dare to Dream”, a beauty and talent showcase for kids with special needs, 2 p.m. Saturday at...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Aetna Inc., Drugs and Medicines, Health
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Newsbriefs for Sept. 14
Segment on Northpoint program to air Thursday
A segment about “Voices Inside,” the Northpoint Training Center performance and writing project where local playwright Elizabeth Orndorff and Pioneer Playhouse/film director Robby Henson teach...Tags: Aetna Inc., Preventative Medicine, Flu, Republican Party, Politics
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News briefs for Sept. 15
news@jessaminejournal.comWilmore votes to keep ad valorem taxes the same The Wilmore City Council voted unanimously to keep ad valorem property taxes the same for 2011. The rate includes taxes on non-real-estate property, such as motor vehicles, watercraft and horse trailers,...Tags: Flu, Preventative Medicine, Charity, Safety of Citizens, Politics
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Health: Stay prepared for possible disasters and flu season
The observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks last week has given renewed emphasis to the importance for community and personal preparedness.
Along the same lines, the recent release of the new movie “Contagion,&...Tags: Flu, Preventative Medicine, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Healthy Diet
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Fall signals beginning of flu-shot season
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comFall means shorter days, brighter colored trees and foliage. Fall also signals the kickoff of the flu-shot season, and the Jessamine County Health Department is urging residents to get the shot. “If you get a flu shot, it lasts for about a year,&...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Medical Specialization, Chills, Long Term Care
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Flu clinic planned in Danville
Boyle County Health Department will give flu shots during a clinic from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church on Waveland Avenue. The cost is $20.
Adults and children age 4 and up can receive the vaccine at the clinic. Children under age 4 must go...Tags: Aetna Inc., Cigna Corporation, Flu, Diseases and Illnesses, Medicare
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Jessamine site of first confirmed case of flu in state
news@jessaminejournal.comThe colder weather is moving into Jessamine County, and so are the germs. The Kentucky Department for Public Health announced Wednesday that Jessamine County was home to the season’s first “lab-confirmed case of influenza” in the state....Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, Health
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Sep 19, 2011
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Oct 17, 2011
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Nov 10, 2011
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