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Monday, April 15, 2019Kentucky Residents Affected by National Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pre-Cut Melon
Friday, March 29, 2019Twenty E. coli Cases Linked to Illness Outbreak Across Commonwealth
Monday, February 25, 2019Public Health Issues Guidelines Related to Severe Flooding
Friday, February 15, 2019Public Health Reports Confirmed Case of Measles in Barren River District
Friday, February 8, 2019Public Health Continues to Promote Hepatitis A Vaccination
Friday, February 1, 2019Department for Public Health Investigates Vaccination-Associated Infections
Tuesday, January 29, 2019Take Steps to Avoid Hypothermia This Winter
Friday, January 4, 2019Kentucky Flu Activity Level Raised to Widespread
Thursday, November 15, 2018First 72 On You - Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Cold Temps
Monday, September 24, 2018First 72 On You - Preparedness for Pets
Monday, September 17, 2018First 72 On You - Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Monday, September 10, 2018First 72 On You - Family Preparedness
Tuesday, September 4, 2018First 72 On You
Monday, May 21, 2018Tick Season is Underway Across Kentucky
Tuesday, March 6, 2018Possible Hepatitis A-Related Death Reported in Louisville
Monday, February 26, 2018Flooding Creates Health, Safety Concerns
Wednesday, January 24, 2018Kentucky Reports Flu Activity Now Epidemic
Friday, January 12, 2018Kentucky Reports its First Pediatric Flu Deaths for the Season as Flu Activity Remains Widespread
Tuesday, January 2, 2018Cold Weather Advisory - Risk of Hypothermia and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Alternative Heating Sources
Tuesday, November 21, 2017Acute Hepatitis A Outbreak - Cases Reported in Multiple Counties
Friday, October 20, 2017New Influenza Resource Available
Thursday, September 14, 2017Kentucky Public Health Sends Nurses to Help in Hurricane Irma Recovery
Wednesday, September 6, 2017September is National Preparedness Month
Wednesday, August 16, 2017Public Health Officials Issue Advice for Safe Viewing of Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Wednesday, July 12, 2017State Health Officials Issue Safety Guidelines for Warm Temperatures
Tuesday, June 13, 2017Measles Vaccinations Recommended for Children and Adults to Prevent Outbreaks in Kentucky
Monday, May 15, 2017State Officials Hold Official Zika Summit
Wednesday, April 19, 2017Mosquito Proof Your Yard This Spring To Reduce Mosquito Population
Monday, March 6, 2017Spring Break Travelers Should Protect Themselves Against Zika
Thursday, January 12, 2017Flu Level Raised to Widespread in Kentucky
Thursday, December 15, 2016Colder Temperatures Increase the Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tuesday, December 6, 2016Zika Virus Outbreaks Continue at Warm-Weather Vacation Destinations - Precautions Urged
Wednesday, November 16, 2016Wildfire Smoke Can Impact Your Health
Wednesday, November 9, 2016Public Health Alert - Smoke Inhalation Advisory
Thursday, November 3, 2016Public Health Advisory Issued for Wildfires Burning in Eastern Kentucky
Thursday, September 15, 2016Kentucky's Early Influenza Cases Reported
Wednesday, September 7, 2016Public Health Reports 15 Total Overdoses, 12 Deaths Over Holiday Weekend
Thursday, September 1, 2016State Health Department Issues Public Health Advisory on Fentanyl Laced Heroin
Thursday, August 18, 2016Public Health Showcases Fight the Bite Zika Preventiion at State Fair
Thursday, August 4, 2016August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Tuesday, July 19, 2016Public Health Officials Caution Pregnant Women To Avoid Traveling to Zika-Affected Areas
Thursday, June 23, 2016Public Health, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife and State Parks Officials Work Together to Fight the Bite to Prevent Zika Virus in Kentucky
Thursday, May 26, 2016State Strengthens Response Efforts to Fight the Bite as Summer Draws Near
Monday, May 9, 2016DPH Launches Fight the Bite Campaign for Zika Prevention
Wednesday, April 6, 2016Kentucky Flu Activity Level is Widespread for 9th Consecutive Week
Friday, March 25, 2016Pregnant Woman Who Traveled to an Affected Country Listed as Third Case of Zika Virus Reported in Kentucky
Tuesday, March 22, 2016Second Case of Zika Reported in Kentuckian Who Traveled to an Affected Country
Friday, March 11, 2016Spring Break Travelers Should Protect Themselves Against Zika
Thursday, March 10, 2016First Case of Zika Reported in Kentuckian Who Traveled to an Affected Country
Wednesday, March 9, 2016College Age Kentuckians Should Ensure Mumps Vaccination
Thursday, February 25, 2016As Salmonella Investigation Continues, Risk to Public Diminishes
Monday, February 8, 2016State Health Officials Encourage Flu Vaccinations Now To Protect Against Severe Flu Illness
Wednesday, February 3, 2016Travelers Warned About Dangers of Zika Virus
Thursday, January 21, 2016Winter Storm Poses Numerous Health Threats
Wednesday, December 2, 2015Get Vaccinated Against Flu During National Influenza Vaccination Week
Thursday, December 11, 2014Public Health Reporting Widespread Flu Activity
Friday, December 5, 2014Get Vaccinated Against Flu During National Influenza Vaccination Wek
Thursday, October 16, 2014Kentucky Department for Public Health Leading State’s Ebola Preparedness Efforts
Thursday, October 9, 2014State's First Influenza Case Reported
Tuesday, September 30, 2014Public Health Urges Consumers to Avoid Unpasteurized Milk
Tuesday, June 24, 2014Chikungunya Case Confirmed in Kentuckian
Wednesday, March 19, 2014Kentucky Flu Activity Level Drops to Sporadic
Tuesday, March 4, 2014Kentucky Flu Activity Level Drops to Local
Tuesday, February 4, 2014Flu Activity Level Returns to Regional
Tuesday, January 7, 2014Flu Level Raised to Widespread in Kentucky
Tuesday, March 26, 2013Flu Activity Level Returns to Regional in Kentucky
Wednesday, March 13, 2013DPH Gives Guidance on Reducing Salmonella Risk from Live Poultry
Tuesday, February 12, 2013Flu Activity Level Now Regional, Still Time for Vaccination
Tuesday, January 22, 2013Flu Activity Continues to be Widespread, Information for Clinicians
Friday, January 18, 2013Flu Activity Continues to be Widespread, Information for Clinicians
Wednesday, December 12, 2012Flu Activity Level in Kentucky Raised to Widespread, DPH Urges Vaccination
Tuesday, November 13, 2012Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: 11 Kentuckians Treated in Other States Affected
Wednesday, October 31, 2012DPH Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: Nine Kentuckians Treated in Other States Affected, Three Associated Deaths
Friday, October 26, 2012DPH Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: Nine Kentuckians Treated in Other States Affected
Friday, October 19, 2012DPH Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak; Eight Kentuckians Treated in Other States Affected
Thursday, October 11, 2012DPH Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak; Six Kentuckians Treated in Other States Affected
Tuesday, October 9, 2012DPH Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
Friday, August 17, 2012Cantaloupes Connected to Statewide Salmonellosis Outbreak
Thursday, August 16, 2012State’s First Confirmed Cases of Seasonal Influenza Reported
Tuesday, March 6, 2012State Health Department Issues Health, Safety Guidelines for Post Storm Clean-Up
Monday, March 5, 2012Medicaid Members Can Receive Replacement Medications in Aftermath of Storms
Sunday, March 4, 2012DPH Safety Messages for Storm Clean-up Concerns, Cold Weather
Wednesday, November 9, 2011State’s first lab-confirmed influenza case reported
Thursday, September 29, 2011Telebriefing for Media on Flu Vaccine/Season Available Online
Thursday, September 29, 2011DPH Urges Kentuckians to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu
Tuesday, July 19, 2011Precautions for Extreme Heat (English/Spanish)
Friday, May 20, 2011Take Mosquito Prevention Steps Following Spring Rains (with English/Spanish Fact Sheets)
Thursday, May 5, 2011Flooding Creates Health, Safety Concerns
Monday, April 25, 2011Public Health Issues Safety Guidelines for After Flooding (English/Spanish)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011Flu Activity Returns to Sporadic
Tuesday, March 8, 2011Flu Activity Level Returns to Regional
Tuesday, March 1, 2011Kentucky Flu Level Returns to Widespread
Tuesday, February 15, 2011Flu Activity Level in Kentucky Drops to Regional
Tuesday, December 14, 2010Winter Safety Information Available
Tuesday, December 7, 2010DPH Warns of Health Inspection Scam
Tuesday, December 7, 2010Flu Activity Increases in Kentucky
Thursday, October 7, 2010Kentucky Reports First Flu Activity
Wednesday, October 6, 2010Telebriefing for Media on Kentucky's Flu Activity Level Archived
Tuesday, September 7, 2010Recording Archived: Telebriefing Sept. 7 for Statewide Media on the Upcoming 2010-2011 Influenza Season
Tuesday, August 24, 2010Updated Information for 2010-2011 Flu Season
Monday, May 3, 2010Flood Safety Cleanup Guidance Issued
Friday, January 22, 2010H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Public Hotline Closing
Tuesday, January 12, 2010Kentuckians Urged to Get H1N1 Flu Vaccination During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Survey Results Show Many Still Need Vaccine
Friday, January 8, 2010Flu Activity Level, Chart Updated
Wednesday, December 23, 2009H1N1 (Swine Flu) Nasal Spray Vaccine Recall Information for Kentuckians, Recall Not Related to Safety Issues
Tuesday, December 15, 2009Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes
Monday, December 14, 2009Media Advisory: Surgeon General, Ky. Public Health Commissioner Unveil New PSA
Friday, December 11, 2009New Online Survey to Assess H1N1 Vaccine Availability in Ky.
Thursday, December 10, 2009H1N1 Update Telebriefing for Media Archived, H1N1-Related Deaths in Ky. at 36
Thursday, December 3, 2009Flu Activity Chart and H1N1 Vaccine Total Updates, Ky. H1N1-Related Deaths at 35
Wednesday, November 25, 2009Flu Activity Chart Updated, H1N1-Related Deaths in Ky. at 33
Monday, November 23, 2009H1N1 Update Telebriefing for Media from Nov. 23 ARCHIVED
Thursday, November 19, 2009Flu Activity Chart Updated, H1N1-Related Deaths in Kentucky at 29
Friday, November 13, 2009Telebriefing for Media Scheduled Archived, H1N1-Related Deaths Updated
Thursday, November 12, 2009Quantities of Seasonal Flu Vaccine Diminishing in Kentucky
Wednesday, November 4, 2009Media Telebriefing on H1N1 Archived
Tuesday, November 3, 2009State's 15th Death Related to H1N1 Reported in Northern Ky.
Friday, October 30, 2009State's 14th H1N1-Related Death Reported in Knox County
Thursday, October 29, 2009H1N1-Related Death Reported in Lake Cumberland District
Thursday, October 29, 2009Additional H1N1-Related Death Confirmed in Madison County
Wednesday, October 28, 2009Telebriefing H1N1 Update for Media Set for Friday
Tuesday, October 27, 2009Hardin County Reports H1N1 Flu-Associated Death
Friday, October 23, 2009KDPH Update on H1N1, Two Additional H1N1-Related Deaths Reported
Thursday, October 22, 2009Telebriefing Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) for Media Archived
Wednesday, October 21, 2009More Health Department Clinics Being Scheduled
Saturday, October 17, 2009State's Eighth H1N1-Related Death Reported in Lake Cumberland District
Friday, October 16, 2009State's Seventh H1N1-Related Death Reported in Fayette Co.
Thursday, October 15, 2009KET Call-In Show "Flu Season '09: What You Need to Know" Set for Oct. 20
Wednesday, October 14, 2009Telebriefing Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) for Media Oct. 15 ARCHIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2009Kentucky's Sixth H1N1-Related Death Reported in Scott County
Monday, October 12, 2009State's Fifth H1N1-Related Death Involves Fayette Co. Woman, First H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Posted
Thursday, October 8, 2009New 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Telebriefing Archived
Wednesday, October 7, 2009DPH Expects More Seasonal Flu Vaccine to Be Available, Temporary Shortages in Some Areas
Monday, October 5, 2009Two Additional H1N1-Associated Deaths Reported in Ky.
Monday, October 5, 2009DPH Launches Influenza Hotline for Public at 1(877)843-7727
Friday, October 2, 2009Kentucky Reports Second H1N1-Associated Death involving Jefferson Co. Woman
Thursday, October 1, 2009H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update Telebriefing for Media Archived
Tuesday, September 29, 2009Flu Activity Remains Widespread, School Closure Info Online
Friday, September 18, 2009Flu Activity Raised to Widespread in Kentucky
Monday, September 7, 2009Workshop to Address Communicating with Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
Thursday, September 3, 2009DPH Reports First H1N1-Related Death in Kentucky
Wednesday, August 19, 2009Flu Activity Level Increases to Regional