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

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3 months ago

March 10, 2025

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kentuckylantern.com – Sarah Ladd – 2025-03-10 19:08:00

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

by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern
March 10, 2025

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

That makes three child flu deaths this season. The first pediatric flu death was reported on Feb. 7.

The latest are from Barren River District and Jefferson County, according to the cabinet. Nothing else about them is known.

Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s public health commissioner, is urging vaccination.

Kentucky child not vaccinated against influenza dies from flu

“We are committed to doing all that we can to protect the health and safety of those in Kentucky,” Stack said in a statement. “It is important that we take the necessary precautions, such as staying up to date on vaccinations, washing hands regularly with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home when sick, to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the harm that viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 can cause.”

Symptoms of flu can include fever, sore throat, cough and more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Though it’s best to get vaccinated at the start of the season, the cabinet says it’s not too late to get the shot.

“We share this information not to scare folks, but to let them know that illnesses like the flu and COVID-19 can become serious,” Stack said in a statement. “Fortunately, there are precautions people can take to decrease the risk of serious illness. Vaccines are safe and effective at lowering one’s risk of infection, hospitalization and death.”

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-06-16 08:48:00

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Evening Forecast 6/14/2025

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2 days ago

June 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2025-06-15 01:16:35

SUMMARY: The evening forecast for 6/14/2025 predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms due to an area of low pressure dominating the region. Tonight, steady showers are occurring in Pulaski, Knox, Casey, and Nicholas counties, with temperatures around 70-72°F and high humidity creating muggy conditions. This tropical, stormy pattern is expected to continue throughout the week with daily afternoon and evening rain, some potentially strong storms, but low severe threat. Overnight lows will be near 68°F with fog development. Father’s Day will see similar weather—scattered storms and lots of humidity with highs in the lower 80s. Drier, warmer weather may return next weekend.

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Daily afternoon showers and storms for Sunday

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2 days ago

June 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-06-14 18:11:08

SUMMARY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continued across the region Saturday and are expected to persist through Father’s Day and much of the upcoming week. Hot, humid conditions will combine with upper-level disturbances to trigger daily afternoon storms. Most activity dissipates by evening, but isolated showers may linger. Sunday begins mostly dry with patchy fog and clouds, then scattered storms return by mid-afternoon. Despite the rain chances, outdoor Father’s Day plans remain possible during dry periods. Highs will reach the mid-80s, with similar patterns Monday through Thursday. Drier, hotter weather may return by next weekend, possibly hitting 90 degrees by Saturday.