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 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 ...
Flu, RSV Cases Spike As Respiratory Virus Season In Chicago Hits …
3 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.
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 ...
‘Stomach Flu’ Hitting Chicago Harder Than Usual As Norovirus …
2 days ago · As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels CHICAGO – Parents, beware: Kids are back in school and the virus known as the stomach flu is on the rise.
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 ...
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 ...
Flu Vaccine Dashboard - City of Chicago
This dashboard describes the estimated number and percent of Chicago residents who received a flu shot. The percentage of people vaccinated is known as vaccination coverage. Learn more about who should get a flu vaccine on CDC’s Who Needs a Flu Vaccine webpage.
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...
After a slow start, flu season is picking up steam - NBC Chicago
Dec 27, 2024 · Just under 42% of adults have gotten a flu shot so far this season, according to the CDC. The flu is ramping up after a slow start to the season. Positive tests rose 12% for the week ending...