3 Kentucky children have died from influenza this season, officials report

Two more Kentucky children die from flu

Two more children have died from influenza, officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced this week.

3 Kentucky children have died from influenza this season, officials report

Two more Kentucky children have died from influenza this season, the Kentucky Department of Public Health reported Monday, bringing this season's total to three.According to KDPH, the Center for Disease Control has classified this flu season as the worst in over 15 years.We are committed to doing all that we can to protect the health and safety of those in Kentucky, said Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Department for Public Health said. It…

With two new deaths, flu has killed 3 children in Kentucky since last month

Two more Kentucky children have died from flu, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced Monday.

How the flu is impacting Kentuckians

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — While the flu is on the decline in Central Kentucky, other places are still experiencing the deadly effects from the virus. According to the state, one child from the Barren River Health District and another child from Jefferson County died from the flu. “It was kind of a later flu season than usual,” Kelly Taulbee with Kentucky Voices for Health said. Health officials say peak flu season in Kentucky is late Ja…

How to spot swine flu in children? 7 signs parents should watch out for

New Delhi: Swine flu, caused by the H1N1 virus, behaves like any other typical flu virus and affects both adults and children. It can lead to mild to severe illness, especially in children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director at Max Healthcare, highlights key symptoms of swine flu that parents should watch for in their children. Below are seven signs base…