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Long COVID is hitting Kentucky hard. Vaccinations and proper ventilation are important.
 

View OpEd:  https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2024/08/01/long-covid-deadly-kentucky-vaccinations/74475382007/      
   

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3. Wiseman K, Forbes, A, Leyva D. The new COVID-19 variant KP.3 is on the rise in Kentucky. Here's what to know. Courier Journal. July 2024. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/07/15/kp-3-the-newest-covid-19-variant-is-in-kentucky-centers-disease-control-prevention-cdc/74413165007/
 
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11. Kavanagh K. Wake up! We're still in a pandemic. And vaccines are our best defense against long COVID. Courier Journal. Jan. 9, 2024. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/01/09/long-covid-vaccine-best-defense-infection-virus/72152592007/
 
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