PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The Department for Public Health officials reports “widespread” flu activity for the first time this flu season. Widespread activity is the highest level of flu activity and indicates increased flu-like activity in at least half the regions in the state. The traditional flu season lasts from October through May. According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, increased flu activity began earlier this this than usual in Kentucky. This month, over 400 cases of flu have been identified at Pikeville Medical Center, and at this time, PMC officials claim the virus is continuing to spread. In response, PMC has now opened an after-hours Flu Clinic in the Family Practice Building. The Flu Clinic is located next to the Landmark Inn in Pikeville. Patients of all ages are welcome at the flu clinic and no appointment is necessary.
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Common flu symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, chills, fatigue,nausea and vomiting. The common cold and flu share many of the same symptoms, but symptoms are typically more severe with the flu.
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