 Friday, October 18, 2024
Are you up to date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines?
 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending everyone ages 6 months and older receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against respiratory viruses that can cause severe illness.
COVID-19 recommendations
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available from Moderna, Novavax and Pfizer.
The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is always changing and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine can restore and enhance protection against the virus variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States. COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the chance of suffering the effects of Long COVID, which can develop during or following acute infection and last for an extended duration.
Flu vaccine recommendations
Most people need only one dose of the flu vaccine each season. While CDC recommends flu vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating, October remains the best time for most people to get vaccinated.
Contact your healthcare provider or visit your local pharmacy to schedule your COVID-19 or flu vaccine appointment. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness also offers immunizations to adults and children. Call 502-574-5380 to schedule an appointment.
Make a date to stir up your
cooking skills at weekly classes
 Join the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (KYNEP) for a free hands-on cooking class every Thursday at 12 p.m., starting Oct. 24 at 1411 Algonquin Parkway.
Each week, you'll have the chance to win kitchen cookware provided by Healthy Start. Everyone will take home small household items such as cutting mats, measuring cups, a colander, veggie peeler and more.
Participants can enjoy freshly prepared snacks during the class. For more information and to RSVP, please email healthystart@louisvilleky.gov. Or call (502) 574-6661.
Learn more about who we are and what we do
The Tom Owen CycLOUvia
returns to Bardstown Road
 Bardstown Road will be transformed into a vibrant, car-free playground as the Tom Owen CycLOUvia event returns from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Named in honor of former District 8 Councilman and dedicated advocate for cyclists and pedestrians, Tom Owen, this event invites people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to safely bike, scoot, skate, run, walk, and roll down Bardstown Road.
Imagine the joy of cruising down the road without a car in sight. This event isn’t just about fun; it’s about promoting mental, physical, and emotional well-being, encouraging eco-friendly transportation and educating Louisville on important alternative transportation options.
During the event, Bardstown Road will be closed to cars from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Boulevard, with the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) ensuring a smooth motor vehicle crossing at Eastern Parkway. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community, health and fun at CycLOUvia!
Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the festivities. Those interested should reach out to Urban Planner and cycling enthusiast Lou Lepping at lou.lepping@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-6776.
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