Colder weather leads to increases in COVID, flu cases
— November 1, 2022The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an increase in the number of counties at an elevated level for COVID-19. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is urging…
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What can we expect from upcoming flu season with COVID still in mix
— August 16, 2022Initial findings from Australia are suggesting that the U.S. should gear up for a busy flu season for the first time since COVID began. Flu season always starts in the southern hemisphere…
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In addition to COVID-19 vaccine, it is time for flu shots
— September 25, 2021This 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…
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Flu and COVID-19: What to know and how to prepare for converging health crisis
— September 23, 2020Infectious disease experts across the country have been warning about the unusual circumstances and complications the ongoing pandemic will cause during the upcoming influenza season,…
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Health officials: It’s not too late to get a flu shot
— December 7, 2017Influenza (flu) activity is starting to increase across the country just as friends and family are coming together for the holidays. Getting a flu shot is the best line of defense…
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Staying well as the flu season comes on
— October 12, 2021Fall 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…
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Health officials say it’s not too late to get your flu shot
— December 8, 2020The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging everyone six months and older who has not yet received the seasonal flu vaccine to get it this week as part of National…
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Health officials: Get vaccine, flu outbreak not sparing anyone
— January 16, 2018We are into the cold, dark days of winter, and while flu season is an annual ritual, synonymous with plunging temperatures, this year’s strain hit Illinois fast, furious and earlier…
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