SPRINGFIELD, IL – Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois. Many counties throughout the state are seeing more influenza-like-illnesses (100ºF or higher fever plus cough and/or sore throat), an increase in flu-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and more people testing positive for the flu.
"Flu season typically peaks between December and February and runs until May, so it is not too late to get a flu shot," said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D.