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Flu | Northern Kentucky Health Department
Flu
Activity
The current level of flu activity for
the state of Kentucky is "local," the second lowest level of flu activity.
Local activity is defined as outbreaks of influenza or increases in
influenza-like illness cases and recent laboratory-confirmed influenza in a
single region of the state.
As of May 12, 2012, 283 cases of flu have been reported in Northern Kentucky.
In the 2010-2011 flu season, 891 individuals
in Northern Kentucky tested positive for the flu.
Vaccination
The
Health Department is offering the flu vaccine free of charge for
all at its four county health centers.
Two types are available:
The intradermal vaccine is a new option this year that uses a needle that is 90
percent smaller than the traditional flu shot, while still providing the same
protection. It is injected into the top layer of the skin rather than the
muscle, eliminating the soreness often associated with the traditional flu shot.
The intradermal vaccine is safe for residents with chronic illnesses and women
who are pregnant. Learn more about
the intradermal flu vaccine.
The traditional flu shot is also
available by
appointment at the Health Department's four county health centers.
Please call the health center in the county
where you live to schedule an appointment, though the appointment can be at any
health center.
View Vaccine Information Statements
Fact Sheets
Details about flu are contained in our
fact sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
For basic information on flu, including
prevention,
read our fact sheet. For specific
questions, read a list of
commonly asked
questions. If your question isn't answered here, you can submit it.
More
Information
Submit a question by e-mail
Flu.gov
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