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Flu cases in Georgia breaking records not seen in more than a decade, CDC director says

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'I've felt it a lot in my practice': Doctors warn of recent flu spike

Doctors say state and national numbers also reflect an increase in cases for both adults and children.
Health

Indiana school closes its doors for few days to stop spread of flu, RSV

School leaders sent out letters to parents Tuesday notifying them about the spread of viruses and the decision to cancel in-person classes.
Flu

Kentuckiana impacted by rising flu cases

In just a week there has been a 6 percent increase of flu positivity, going from a 4 percent positivity rate to now 10 percent.
Health

Indiana school closes its doors for few days to stop spread of flu, RSV

This comes after nearly half of the school's students and staff called out sick.
VERIFY

VERIFY | Yes, a strain of bird flu is spreading in the US but infections in humans are rare

People who don’t directly interact with birds are unlikely to catch the virus and properly cooked poultry is still safe to eat, experts say.
VERIFY

Yes, there were more COVID-19 deaths in two weeks in January than flu deaths in the past three years

More people died from COVID-19 in a two-week span in January than died of flu in the past three years.
Kentucky

Deadly avian flu detected at commercial chicken operation in SW Kentucky near Tennessee state line

The two states are working together to prevent the highly pathogenic bird flu from spreading.
VERIFY

Flurona: Yes, you can get COVID-19 and flu at the same time

What to know about 'flurona', the co-infection of influenza and COVID-19.
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VERIFY: No. Flu vaccines cannot cause the flu, CDC says

Can you get the flu from the flu vaccine? The CDC says flu vaccines cannot cause flu illness.
Health

Why is a 'twindemic' more likely this year?

We were able to avoid a one-two punch from COVID and the flu last year
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VERIFY: No, you don’t need to space out your flu and COVID booster shots

With flu season looming and the push to get the COVID vaccine, many are wondering if you should space out your vaccinations. Here's what we verified.

Two arrested in connection to Oldham County fatal hit-and-run

Arrests made after elderly woman killed in hit-and-run in Oldham County

Kennedy Memorial Bridge in Louisville to fully reopen Monday following repairs

Kennedy bridge in Louisville to fully reopen Monday after 44 areas repaired

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Flu cases in Georgia breaking records not seen in more than a decade, CDC director says

'I've felt it a lot in my practice': Doctors warn of recent flu spike

Indiana school closes its doors for few days to stop spread of flu, RSV

Kentuckiana impacted by rising flu cases

Indiana school closes its doors for few days to stop spread of flu, RSV

VERIFY | Yes, a strain of bird flu is spreading in the US but infections in humans are rare

Yes, there were more COVID-19 deaths in two weeks in January than flu deaths in the past three years

Deadly avian flu detected at commercial chicken operation in SW Kentucky near Tennessee state line

Flurona: Yes, you can get COVID-19 and flu at the same time

VERIFY: No. Flu vaccines cannot cause the flu, CDC says

Why is a 'twindemic' more likely this year?

VERIFY: No, you don’t need to space out your flu and COVID booster shots

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