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If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, this week is an excellent time to get it, with the holidays coming up

If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, this week is an excellent time to get it, with the holidays coming up
Unknown 6:31 PM flu, health departments, immunizations, infectious diseases, influenza, pneumonia, respiratory illness, vaccinations
State health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get a flu vaccination during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 7-13. "Get...
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First flu case reported in Kentucky; vaccination recommended for everyone over 6 months old, especially some groups

First flu case reported in Kentucky; vaccination recommended for everyone over 6 months old, especially some groups
Unknown 7:03 AM flu, pneumonia, vaccinations
Kentucky's first positive lab-confirmed case of the flu has been reported in Jefferson County this week, according to the state  Departm...
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