Flu

The IDPH classified the state as having “very high” levels of flu, the most since 2009-10. Outbreaks are specifically growing in West Chicago, Bellwood, Rockford, Metro East, Peoria and Champaign.

In a press conference Thursday, Health Director Kanika Cunningham said “the underlying science behind the safety of these vaccines has not changed.”

The City of St. Louis Department of Health issued a health advisory Thursday, reporting a significant spike in flu cases both in St. Louis and the state of Missouri.

Researchers have said this year’s vaccine may be mismatched with the currently circulating flu type known as subclade K.

You can’t check out anytime you like because you’ll be infected with influenza.

The company is developing diagnostic devices that can detect airborne pathogens in just minutes.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Jan. 7 the state is at a “high” level for respiratory illness activity. Between COVID, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and norovirus, some health care professionals say we are experiencing a “quademic."

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The rise in cases at Seton Regional Catholic School comes during what has been an otherwise mild flu season.

The flu vaccine takes around two weeks to fully take effect. St. Louis County Executive Sam page is encouraging residents to book shots soon to protect themselves and others from getting sick over the holidays.