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As illnesses continue to rise across Illinois, health officials are warning of the most common sicknesses spreading throughout the state.

Respiratory illnesses have been making their way across Illinois and it seems like everyone is catching something lately.

Since the pandemic, I swear my cold symptoms are different. There is some early scientific research that might back it up.

I have a lot of friends in Missouri and I have a lot of friends in Missouri that are sick right now. That anecdotal observation agrees with a report from federal health agencies which show Missouri is getting hammered by 3 different flu variants right now.

Maybe the best gift to give this holiday season isn't a physical present, but the gift of wellness. Illinoisans are getting hit hard with all sorts of respiratory viruses.

Twenty counties are at a "Medium" level for COVID-19, while hospitals across the state of Illinois are up 17% as numbers rise for the flu and RSV.

If you've been putting off getting your annual flu shot because of lack of time, money, or whatever--today's a great day to get it done.

Health care professionals are really serious about getting the word out on flu shots. Between dealing with COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season, they highly recommend getting vaccinated against the flu to avoid double trouble.

As if dealing with this COVID-19 pandemic mess hasn't been challenging enough, let's add in the fact that we're approaching flu season.

The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) wants to remind residents that now is the time to get your flu vaccine, before influenza begins spreading in the Rockford area.