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Seventh week of influenza, vaccine 10 percent effective
Story by Destinee Marking, Staff writer One hundred flu-related deaths have been reported in Kentucky this season, that is 24 more than the total number at the end of last year. Widespread influenza activity has been reported for seven consecutive weeks. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, there have been 3,872 confirmed flu Read More
Out of the FLU
Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer A student walks into Waterfield Library. Steering to the left, she heads toward Starbooks for a snack and passes by a student who sneezes in her direction. According to the Center for Disease Control, even if she is six feet away from that person, Influenza might have found it’s next target. Read More
Students utilize flu shot clinic, vaccine
Students took initiative to fight the flu this week by participating in a flu shot clinic that Health Services hosted. On Tuesday, Health Services held its third annual flu shot clinic with approximately 188 vaccinations ready for students. The turnout for this year exceeded expectations compared to past clinics. Within the first two hours, 76 Read More
Students prepare for flu season
Students wasted no time getting sick. On the first day of the spring semester, Health Services received its first case of the influenza. Judy Lyle, interim director of Health Services, said after a week into the spring semester she had only seen one student case of the flu. “We have tested a few others who Read More
Flu season going strong
Students across campus are starting to feel the affects of the constantly changing weather in Murray. Flu season has begun and Health Services is starting to see more students visit them with cases of the flu. Judy Lyle, health educator in Health Services said students, faculty and staff and were confirmed with flu screening swabs: Read More
Weather creates seasonal illnesses
As fall arrives on campus, so do a host of seasonal illnesses, which causes a need for students to be proactive about staying healthy. The most common illnesses at this time of year are sinus infections, respiratory tract infections, strep infections, bronchitis and gastrointestinal illnesses. Robert Hughes, Ph. D, family physician at Primary Care Medical Read More