http://wfpl.org en http://wfpl.org/post/flu-still-widespread-kentucky-indiana-death-toll-15 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Kentucky has spent five weeks at its highest level of flu, which is far more than last year. That means more than half of the state’s regions have reported an increased number of cases. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:43:11 +0000 Kentucky Public Radio's Whitney Jones 3387 at http://wfpl.org Flu Still Widespread in Kentucky; Indiana Death Toll is 15 http://wfpl.org/post/kentucky-flu-activity-widespread-vaccinations-urged <p><a href="http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/epi/Influenza.htm">The Kentucky Department for Public Health </a>says flu activity across the commonwealth has increased to widespread, meaning there are outbreaks of the illness in at least half of the state’s regions.</p><p>State Epidemiologist Dr. Craig Humbaugh says the flu usually peaks from January through March.</p><p>"In fact, last year’s flu season was relatively late in coming, and this year’s flu season is starting early," he said.</p> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:41:31 +0000 Rick Howlett 2941 at http://wfpl.org Kentucky Flu Activity 'Widespread,' Vaccinations Urged