On September 6, 2022, the Dayton City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits smoking, including e-cigarettes, in public buildings.

Beginning on November 6, 2022, smoking will be prohibited indoors in establishments such as restaurants, bars, retail establishments and in places of employment. In addition, smoking is prohibited within a reasonable distance of all entrances, windows, and ventilation systems of these places of employment.

To track how flu is circulating in the community, NKY Health monitors flu cases from October to May each year. Cases are reported by local health care providers and hospitals. Flu monitoring for the 2021-2022 season began on Oct. 1.

During the 2021-2022 flu season, a total of 1,343 cases of flu were reported in Northern Kentucky.

Public Health works to prevent and mitigate health risks in the community by emphasizing prevention, education and policy to address health challenges.

Immunizations have saved more that a billion lives and prevented illnesses and disabilities.  NKY Health provides immunizations to eligible clients through the county health centers.

NKY Health provides a variety of services from five locations and a mobile unit in Northern Kentucky.

All food service establishments in Northern Kentucky must have a certified food manager on duty at all times.  Class registrations are now being accepted.

When administered after an overdose, naloxone can counteract the life-threatening effects of opioid drugs and keep individuals who have overdosed alive until emergency medical help arrives.

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NKY Health continues to closely monitor COVID-19 data and provides weekly updates on our website.

NEED A Boost?

COVID-19 booster shots are widely available for everyone age 5 and older.