The deaths of two more Kentucky children from influenza have been announced.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says a total of three children have died from influenza this respiratory illness season after the deaths of a child from the Barren River District and a child from Jefferson County were reported.
According to a release from the cabinet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has described this flu season as the worst in over 15 years. Health officials recommend necessary precautions including washing hands regularly with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick, and staying up to date on vaccinations.
The CDC recommends everyone that is six months of age or older get the annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines, especially people with high-risk medical conditions. There’s still time to get vaccinated as flu season traditionally runs through April, and there are two codominant subtypes of influenza currently circulating. Contact your medical provider or your area health department for vaccination information.
More information on respiratory illness data can be found at CoverYourCough.ky.gov.
