© 2026 WEKU
Lexington's Choice for NPR
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
The 1850 campaign is replacing lost federal funds one supporter at a time. Thanks to our listeners and supporters, we are now just 280 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Click here to join the campaign!

Hepatitis A Case Confirmed at Lexington Elementary School

Fayette County Health Department

A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at Lexington's Millcreek Elementary School.  Fayette Health Department and school officials are notifying parents of the case.

Hepatitis A is a liver disease that can be passed from person to person.  In addition to vaccination, thorough hand washing is important to help stop the spread of the disease.

There is currently a wider Hep A outbreak with nearly 500 cases in Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana. 

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Related Content