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Midwest pollen count indicates that seasonal allergies are expected to be worse than usual this year

Unknown 7:25 AM allergies, asthma, health care, respiratory illness
Seasonal allergy sufferers beware. Allergy season is officially here and is predicted to be worse than usual,  says  a news release from Chi...
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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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Respiratory virus that is sweeping Midwest has found its way to Kentucky; frequent handwashing remains best defense

Unknown 5:11 PM children's health, infections, respiratory illness
The respiratory virus that has been hospitalizing children in the Midwest has come to Kentucky,  reports Chris Kenning of The Courier-Journ...
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