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In the middle of December the CDC changed Illinois’ status from regional to widespread.Heartland Regional Medical Center, SIH hospitals and SSM hospitals…
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Several areas throughout Illinois are experiencing heightened flu activity and one preliminary report shows the flu vaccine may only be 10% effective.
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WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Michelle McLernon of the Jackson County Health Department and Caleb Nehring of the American Cancer Society about a new…
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The Jackson County Health Department says now is the time to get a flu shot for the upcoming season.Director of Nursing Karen Brown says it's difficult to…
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There's plenty of vaccine available this year, and the sooner people get vaccinated the better, federal health officials say. A recent drop in vaccination, especially among the elderly, concerns them.
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The Jackson County Health Department is recommending the Flu shot for those over the age of six months. For complete information visit:…
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Flu cases are showing up in all areas of the state.Illinois Public Health Director, Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck says flu activity is happening earlier this year…
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The flu is spreading across the state of Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the state's influenza activity as "wide…
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Illinois is among 30 states reporting high flu activity in a season where the virus is striking earlier than usual and the main flu strain is one that…
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For the protection of patients and their families during this time of increased flu activity, a temporary visitor restriction policy is now in effect at…