Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack says COVID activity across the Commonwealth waxes and wanes throughout the year. So, the fall and winter seasons don’t necessarily mean an uptick in cases. In fact, Stack said coronavirus disease has been trending down some after a summer increase. Still, he said keeping up with COVID boosters is important. Stack said the vaccine is refined with each distribution.
“Even if it’s not a perfect match it’s still awakening your immune system. It’s still prompting it to build up additional anti-bodies and for at least a six-month period you have enhanced protection,” said Stack.
Dr. Stack describes the respiratory environment right now kind of in a quiet phase. In addition to some decline in COVID cases, seasonal influenza and RSV diseases have not picked up in a big way yet. And while the flu shot might be only 35% effective in keeping people out of hospitals, Stack said that’s enormous considering the thousands that could become sick…