Fall is a welcome time of year for many. The beautiful colors, the cooler temperatures, lower humidity levels, and the comforting fall flavors are all reasons to get excited about this…
This season, in addition to flu, the state continues to battle COVID-19. More than 41 million cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have been reported, including more than 1.5 million in…
The Illinois Department of Public Health wants you to think of getting a flu shot as a form of public service. “We have a responsibility to protect those who can’t protect themselves…
Infectious disease experts across the country have been warning about the unusual circumstances and complications the ongoing pandemic will cause during the upcoming influenza season,…
As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated. The…