Really? The Claim: The Flu Shot Can Worsen Asthma

Every flu season, people with severe asthma are among those urged to be particularly diligent about getting vaccinated.
Having asthma does not make one more vulnerable to getting the flu. But it does raise the risk of pneumonia and other serious complications. Asthma is the most common medical condition in people hospitalized with the flu......

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WellCare Health Plan joins year-long study of childhood asthma in four Eastern Ky counties

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. today announced its participation in a collaborative asthma study with Eastern Kentucky Public Health, Inc. and Ideomed, Inc. The study, which began in January and runs through December 2013, includes participants in Boyd, Floyd, Greenup, Lawrence and Pike counties......

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EVSC Students Attending Asthma Camp

Monday is the first day for EVSC students who suffer from Asthma to attend a special camp.
Camp Nota-Gona-Wheeze is being held at Delaware Elementary School.....

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