The flu vaccine won't work against the novel coronavirus, but having the flu weakens the immune system, leaving unvaccinated people more susceptible to contracting other illnesses, including coronavirus.
Health officials recommend that everyone over 6 months old get an annual flu vaccination. It is not too late, since the season usually runs through May.
Local departments around the state want lawmakers to approve a major overhaul of the health-department system, including changes in how they are funded.
The Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants urged passage of the bill, explaining that under the current system a supervising physician has to sign off on any controlled substance prescription written by a PA.
It is especially important for children and high-risk adults to get vaccinated, since they are at higher risk of complications and negative consequences, including death.
Kentuckians who are signing up for health insurance on Healthcare.gov are encouraged to talk to an application assister each year before they sign up because plans often change and premiums and options fluctuate.
