Free Flu Shots For Cab Drivers At O’Hare
CHICAGO (CBS) — From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, licensed cab drivers can get a free flu shot at O’Hare International Airport. As WBBM Newsradio’s Terry Keshner reports, officials are hoping the...
View ArticleList Of Free Flu Shot Clinics In Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — The following is a list of free flu shot clinics offered by the Chicago Department Of Public Health throughout the city: Saturday, September 29 4th Ward-Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 809 E....
View ArticleCity Urges Everyone To Get A Flu Shot, And Not To Wait
CHICAGO (CBS) — The leaves are starting to change and there is definitely a chill in the air, so you can be sure that flu season is just around the corner. The Chicago Department of Public Health is...
View ArticleFlu Season Starting Early; Cases Mark Soonest Since 2003
Updated 12/03/12 – 3:53 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) — Doctors have been seeing an increase in flu cases, marking the earliest start to the flu season in nearly a decade. Flu outbreaks have been more prevalent...
View ArticleFlu Death Toll Reaches 50 In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS/AP) – Illinois is among 30 states reporting high flu activity in a season where the virus is striking earlier than usual and the main flu strain is one that tends to make people...
View ArticleQuinn Urges Illinois Residents To Get Flu Shots
CHICAGO (CBS) — Flu season is almost here and Governor Quinn has already gotten his shot. Governor Quinn got a flu shot at the Walgreens at State and Randolph and says those that do the same won’t just...
View ArticleWidespread Flu Infections Claim 7 Lives In Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) – Influenza has already killed 7 people in Illinois, and state health officials were urging people to do what they can to slow its spread. WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports up to 122...
View ArticleChicago Hospital Gives Flu Shots To Staff, Students
CHICAGO (CBS) – Rush University Medical Center is giving flu shots to about 3,000 of its staff and students today – and reminding other people to get vaccinated. It’s hard to tell when the flu season...
View ArticleCity To Host Series Of Free Flu Clinics
CHICAGO (STMW) – The Chicago Department of Public Health plans to hold a series of flu clinics to mark Vaccinate Illinois Week and encourage residents to get immunized over the next week. Starting...
View ArticleHealth Officials Report Shortage In FluMist
(CBS) — We are now in flu season and doctors say it’s the perfect time to get your child vaccinated. But you may get some surprising news when you call your doctor. CBS 2’s Marissa Bailey explains why...
View ArticleFlu Cases Surging In Cook County In The Past Few Weeks
CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio) — Cases of the flu in the Chicago area have skyrocketed over the past couple weeks, to levels not seen in years. Cook County health officials said their hospitals and clinics...
View ArticleCDC Warns Second Wave Of Flu Has Begun
CBS Local — Although the flu season may be winding down, the CDC has some bad news for Americans as a second wave of the potentially fatal illness is reportedly spreading across the country. In a March...
View Article80,000 Deaths Caused By Flu Last Season, CDC Says
(CNN) — An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means it was the deadliest season in more than...
View ArticleChicago Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccinations This Fall
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago public health officials are encouraging residents to get a flu shot before the end of October. Chicago Department of Public Health acting director Allison Arwady says getting...
View ArticleCity Health Officials Urge Chicagoans To Get Flu Shots Before Peak Season
CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials in Chicago say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The Chicago Department of Public Health is hosting four flu clinics this week, offering free vaccines. The events are...
View ArticleFree Flu Shot Drive Coming To Englewood This Weekend
CHICAGO (CBS)– The cooler temperatures moving in means it’s time to get a flu shot. Starting this weekend, Englewood residents can take advantage of a free flu shot drive. Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th...
View ArticleCity Officials, Community Leaders Hit Streets To Urge People To Get First...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ten months after the first COVID-19 vaccinations were given to Americans, the city and country are entering a new phase as the booster shot becomes available. Meanwhile, as CBS 2’s...
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