Flu, RSV Cases Spike As Respiratory Virus Season In Chicago Hits …
4 days ago · Chicago has seen a spike in respiratory illness cases over the past month, according to data kept by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Among Chicagoans tested for flu-like symptoms, 18.3 percent were positive for influenza, 14.1 percent for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and 4.9 percent for COVID-19, according to the data as of Friday.
Illinois at high levels for respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV
2 days ago · In Chicago, the percentage of emergency department visits for the flu more than doubled for the week ending Dec. 28, surpassing the previous year’s peak, according to the Chicago Department of ...
City of Chicago :: Respiratory Illness Data
Jan 3, 2025 · Overall acute respiratory illness activity level is HIGH across Chicago. Flu and RSV levels are particularly elevated, and COVID-19 continues to increase. The first pediatric influenza death in Chicago of the 2024-25 season was reported this week.
Illinois seeing rise in respiratory illnesses and ... - CBS News
1 day ago · CHICAGO (CBS) --Illinois is seeing a surge in hospitalizations from the flu, amid a nationwide uptick in respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health said cases of flu, RSV, and ...
Historical Respiratory Virus Surveillance Reports - City of Chicago
Jan 3, 2025 · The Chicago Department of Public Health provides weekly reports that detail the current flu risk, which influenza strains are circulating, and where can you get more information. Beginning in December 2021, CDPH expanded laboratory surveillance to include other respiratory viruses besides influenza; the updated report is now called the Chicago ...
Flu, RSV are on the rise in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Dec 31, 2024 · In Chicago, test positivity for RSV was at nearly 15% for the week ending Dec. 21, compared with 8.5% for the same week the previous year, and about 1.3% of emergency department visits were for ...
Symptoms to look for: Illinois sees uptick in respiratory ... - NBC Chicago
Dec 26, 2024 · The percentage of emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses increased from 13.8% to 14.7% in a one-week period, along with a rise in ICU admissions for RSV, which officials said was largely ...
Flu, RSV, COVID on the rise as people gather for holidays - NBC Chicago
Dec 27, 2024 · Prior to Christmas, doctors saw an uptick in patients admitted to hospitals across the state for treatment of COVID, RSV and the Flu. Doctors said the best way to combat illness, is by preventing...
Chicago doctors warn: cold, COVID, and flu season is here
Dec 3, 2024 · Cold, COVID, and flu season has begun in the Chicago area, with flu cases historically peaking around January 1. Doctors recommend flu and COVID vaccines to reduce symptom severity and...
Chicago sees low vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19
Dec 19, 2024 · Public health officials are encouraging Chicago residents to immediately go out and get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines if they haven’t already, with the CDPH running a number of free...