DOCTORS WARN OF “SECOND WAVE” OF THE FLU
Though it may not feel like it everywhere yet, the calendar says spring is here. But that doesn’t mean we’re out of... Read More
MORE THAN 30 DIE IN ONE WEEK AS KENTUCKY’S FLU SEASON ENTERS THIRD MONTH
The Kentucky Department for Public Health’s most recent influenza statistics show a spike in flu-related deaths. The health department’s numbers for week... Read More
DEADLY FLU SEASON SHOWING SIGNS OF WINDING DOWN IN U.S.
Could this nasty flu season finally be winding down? U.S. health officials on Friday said fewer visits to the doctor last week... Read More
FIGURES SHOW FLU SHOT ONLY 36 PERCENT EFFECTIVE, MAKING BAD YEAR WORSE
The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that’s causing most illnesses. Preliminary figures... Read More
FLU SEASON COULD COST BUSINESSES BILLIONS THIS YEAR
The deadly flu epidemic is taking a toll on the nation’s workforce. More than 17,000 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported in the... Read More
AREA SCHOOLS CLOSING FOR FLU OUTBREAK
The following schools will be closed Thursday (February 8, 2018) and Friday (February 9, 2018) for the flu: Anderson County Clinton City... Read More
SIX THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO HELP PREVENT THE FLU
The United States is in the midst of a particularly rough and deadly flu season. According to the latest from the Centers... Read More
FLU EPIDEMIC NOT LETTING UP
The flu epidemic is not letting up. Forty-two states saw high levels of activity last week. So far this season, 53 children... Read More
CDC REPORTS MORE FLU DEATHS, RECORD HOSPITALIZATIONS
Federal health officials say at least 16 more children died of the flu over the past week and more states are reporting... Read More
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY 3 CHILDREN HAVE DIED FROM FLU IN TENNESSEE
Officials at the Tennessee Department of Health said on Thursday three children have died from the flu in Tennessee so far this... Read More
