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\nDoctors at Norton Children\u2019s hospital say they are concerned this may be the worse flu season in a long time since they have already seen an increase in flu cases.<\/p>\n
\nDoctors at Norton Children\u2019s hospital say they are concerned this may be the worse flu season in a long time since they have already seen an increase in flu cases.<\/p>\n
They have admitted four patients with the flu, compared to none this time last year.<\/p>\n
Dr. Kristina Bryant from Norton Children\u2019s is urging families to make sure children six months to 17 years of age get the flu vaccine. Dr. Bryant said children are more likely to transmit the virus, especially now that COVID mitigation measures have eased.<\/p>\n
When everyone was wearing masks, Dr. Bryant said schools were less of a breeding ground for the virus to spread.<\/p>\n
Health expects say concern also comes after seeing other countries emerge from some of their worst flu seasons.<\/p>\n
Dr. Bryant said Australia is experiencing the worst flu season in 5 years. The country is experiencing a twindemic, meaning a surge in COVID and flu cases.<\/p>\n
Another factor, Dr. Bryant said is that Kentucky is behind compared to the rest of the country when it comes to the number people who have already gotten their flu shot.<\/p>\n
Bryant says last year only 50% of kids age 17 years of age got the flu vaccine compared to 58% nationally.<\/p>\n
Children under five and those with underlying health conditions are at highest risk.<\/p>\n
Common symptoms of flu include: fever, chills, body aches, congestion, cough, sore throat, and headache.<\/p>\n
Dr. Bryant said best way to protect yourself and those around you is to get vaccinated for both, which you can do at the same time.
\nSource: WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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