It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging residents to get flu vaccinations. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses infecting the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Getting a flu vaccine annually serves as the best […]
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Here’s how to protect yourself as the flu spreads across Northern Kentucky
At least 243 cases of flu have been reported across Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties this week — this time last year, that number was five. Due to an increase in cases, the health department recently released tips for how to stay healthy this flu season. Northern Kentucky’s Health’s District Director Jennifer L. Mooney […]