Day: July 21, 2024
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34 counties have had cases of whooping cough this year; health department says highest level of infection since 2016-17
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In about a month, cases of whooping cough in Kentucky increased nearly 82%, indicating an elevated rate of infection, according to the state Department for...
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New state health laws are in effect; one to regulate herbal drug kratom is in limbo due to lack of funding, Beshear says
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A number of new state health laws took effect July 15, ranging from measures on maternal health to improved access to a commonly used...