Illinois Department of Public Health officials are urging residents to get flu shots, noting that protection from seasonal flu is even more important in conjunction with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Every year the flu sickens millions of Americans, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and kills tens of thousands.
“This season more than ever, it is critical that Illinoisans get our flu shots,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Flu and COVID-19 each can cause serious respiratory illness and co-infection could possibly lead to more severe illnesses, hospitalization, and even death. While a vaccine for . . .
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