Illinois Health Officials Bracing For Severe Flu Season

(Springfield, IL) — Illinois health officials are bracing for a severe flu season. Officials are basing their predictions on the harsh flu season experienced in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, which hits about six months before the season in the U.S. Doctors are warning patients to get vaccinated for the flu, which could prevent or provide some protection against the disease.

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