What’s worse, there’s no real treatment for norovirus beyond getting plenty of rest and constant fluids infused with electrolytes. The virus typically only lasts one to three days, but they are miserable ones, according to Van Sickels.

It’s one of many reasons why Kentucky is one of four states ranked high for respiratory illness activity by the CDC. “Kentucky has been hard hit for a little while. I think it

Influenza is high across the country and Kentucky is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, medicines, shots and more.

If you’ve been coughing, sniffling, or feeling downright awful, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, the CDC reports respiratory illness activity is high across the country. It’s especially high in the Commonwealth.

Kentucky in the very high category for influenza-like illnesses among other states like Ohio, Arkansas, Florida, Texas and more.

While Kentucky ranks seventh highest for overdose deaths nationwide, according to the CDC, recent progress — including a 20% decrease in overdose deaths from June 2023 to June 2024 — shows we are turning a corner in the fight against the opioid crisis.

When broken down by state, most of the country is experiencing elevated respiratory illness, including a few states with “very high” ratings that act as national hotspots, CDC data shows.

As temperatures drop, illness is rising. A map from the CDC shows Kentucky as "very high" for flu like infections.

Alpha-gal syndrome is usually thought of as red meat allergy, but the tick-caused ailment can also spur allergies to mammalian-derived ingredients like gelatin.

Kentucky is not among the states where avian flu — also known as H5N1 — has been detected in humans, but the spread is increasingly on the radar of healthcare leaders across the country. Friday, the Centers for Disease Control issued a Health Advisory to clinicians and laboratories due to sporadic human infections.

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.

Cases of respiratory illnesses such as influenza, RVS and Covid have increased statewide, based on data gathered by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The top official from the Green River District Health Department recommends people who haven’t yet been vaccinated get both their flu and Covid-19 shots.