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It’s been 100 years since the Spanish Flu pandemic.In 1918, the Spanish flu infected 500 million people, and killed at least 50 million, or about three…
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The Illinois Department of Public Health is cautioning residents against the overuse of antibiotics.Antibiotics are effective at fighting bacterial…
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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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The less painful way to fight influenza may not be the best option this year.The flu vaccine shot's effectiveness was around 60 percent last year.…
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The Winnebago County Health Department reported an increase in flu cases in the past week. It expects further increases in the coming weeks. The…
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The flu season is raging in Illinois. Twenty-seven Illinoisans have died so far and 368 have been admitted to hospital intensive care units.That’s…