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Pandemics
Flu epidemic kills 27, hospitalizes 369 in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not expecting a decrease any time soon with more reported cases from previous weeks coming in, but the flu vaccine is still available and may help those with current health problems avoid the virus.
To Get a Shot or Not?
The only thing that is spreading faster than the flu these days seems to be this question: Did you get a flu shot this season?
How to tell a cold from the flu
The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense.
CDC says US flu season starts early, could be bad
Health officials on Monday said suspected flu cases have jumped in five Southern states, and the primary strain circulating tends to make people sicker than other types.
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