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From the health department: Join us for a breastfeeding class Thursday
Join the Martin County Health Department’s HANDS Program for a Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. Enjoy lunch, win exciting prizes and discover the many benefits of breastfeeding. We would love to have all new mothers attend. Breastfeeding provides numerous advantages for both mother and baby. It supports the baby’s healthy growth…
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Lexington has outbreak of whooping cough
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS An outbreak of whooping cough has been declared in Fayette County after nine cases have been confirmed by the local health department since late April. Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread by coughing and sneezing. It affects people of all ages but…
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