Jan 29, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD/CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that after a one-week dip, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up again from Moderate to High, driven by a notable increase in emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for flu.. While data for ED visits and hospital admissions for the week …

21 hours ago · "Flu continues to circulate widely across Illinois," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. "I recommend that all those over 65, very young children, individuals with chronic disease, and those who ...

All Illinois residents aged 6 months and older should be vaccinated annually. Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with flu. Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization, including among children and older adults.

1 day ago · Of those, 7.8% were attributed to flu, 1.6% to COVID-19 and 0.7% to RSV. “IDPH continues to closely monitor data on seasonal viruses during this respiratory season,” said IDPH Director Dr ...

1 day ago · Illinois is seeing levels of respiratory viruses tick up, the Illinois Department of Public Health said, with a "notable increase" in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for flu ...

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. Symptoms of flu include:

Dec 26, 2024 · In the midst of all the holiday gatherings, health officials in Illinois are warning of an uptick in a number of illnesses spreading currently. The Illinois Department of Public Health warned...

1 day ago · The Southern 7 Health Department is holding a Pop-up Flu Vaccine Clinic in Anna after increased rates in Illinois and the surrounding region. A flu and COVID vaccine clinic will take place for ...

5 days ago · Overall acute respiratory illness activity level remains High across Chicago. Flu activity increased from High to Very High—the maximum category; COVID-19 activity increased from Low to Moderate. RSV activity remains Moderate and …

5 days ago · The Chicago Department of Public Health provides weekly reports that detail the current flu risk, which influenza strains are circulating, and where can you get more information. Beginning in December 2021, CDPH expanded laboratory surveillance to include other respiratory viruses besides influenza; the updated report is now called the Chicago ...