Stop the Spread of Flu

Families and Individuals

Get the basic facts that you and your family need to know about seasonal influenza. This year, vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.

If you have other questions, please contact your local health department or a health care provider.

Or visit the CDC's website to learn more about the 2010-2011 flu season.

Health Professionals and Organizations

Get the latest guidance for clinicians from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Keeping Kentucky Prepared

Find out what the Kentucky Department for Public Health and Cabinet for Health and Family Services are doing to protect the health and safety of Kentuckians from health threats.

Learn more about last year's Governor's Influenza Pandemic Summit and view presentations. Find Kentucky Outreach and Information Network alerts, download materials, or visit these related Web sites.

What is Kentucky Health Alerts?

The Kentucky Health Alerts Web site is maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide a one-stop source connecting Kentuckians to the latest information during the influenza season and on other breaking health threats or issues.

The level of flu activity in Kentucky will be updated every Tuesday once activity is detected. Other news and alerts will be added to the site needed, so please check back frequently for the latest information. 

Learn more about public health preparedness in Kentucky.

 

What You Can Do

  • This year vaccination against the flu is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.
  • Get a seasonal flu shot as soon as vaccine becomes available from your health care provider, local health department or pharmacy.
  • The flu vaccine includes protection against H1N1 and other flu strains expected to circulate this season.
  • Don't forget to wash your hands, cover your cough or sneeze, stay at home if you are sick and contact your health care provider.
KHELPS

Health Volunteer Program

If you would like to learn more about the state's volunteer program to assist during public health disasters and emergencies, visit the KHELPS website or contact your local health department.

 

 Recent Health Alerts

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CDC health information on your phone. Send "HEALTH" to 87000.

 

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