Flu season typically peaks in late January or early February in Kentucky, but local health officials say the illness is making the rounds later than expected — with at least 32 lab-confirmed cases in the last week, a fraction of the full number of cases likely out there.
The Fayette County Health Department and the CDC say there is still time to get some benefit out of a flu vaccination, even if you're only now receiving it. While the CDC also acknowledges this season's flu vaccines don't appear to offer much in the way of protection against the risk of mild to moderate illness, it adds that vaccination could still protect against more serious outcomes.
As for why the flu is showing a late resurgence, some health officials suspect the loosening of COVID-19 mitigation measures could be contributing. A Healthline report also points to mutations that may have occurred since the flu vaccine was developed.
Free flu shots are available by same-day appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the public health clinic on Newtown Pike.
A flu shot for ages 6 months and older is the best way to protect yourself from the flu and its potentially serious complications. Get your free flu shot by same-day appointment every Mon, Wed or Thur in our Public Health Clinic, 650 Newtown Pike, by calling 859-288-2483!
— Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (@LFCHD) April 27, 2022
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