The approval comes as the nation faces the largest summer wave of COVID-19 cases in two years.
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Doctors said the vaccine lessens the severity and will likely keep someone out of the hospital.
UofL Health Dr. Mark Burns said this version of the virus is slightly more contagious, but is no more severe than omicron.
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Many are concerned after Kentucky's first suspected case of monkeypox was found in a Jefferson County resident last week -- but infectious disease specialists say there's no need for panic.
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Hospitalization numbers continue to dip as the BA.2 variant now accounts for more than half of the cases in the country.
Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination, a chance at extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds.
Many sites are offering the shot for kids as well as boosters for adults. Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible for a booster.
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The Delta variant is prevalent among current COVID-19 cases, but it isn't the only variant doctors are watching.
While plenty of fall activities are gearing up, others are getting canceled due to concerns around COVID-19.
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According to the Oldham County Health Department, some families are trying to find a loophole for reporting COVID test results, and the consequences could be "life-threatening."