ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Flu cases are on the rise across the United States, and local medical professionals say the stateline is feeling the impact.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu cases have been steadily on the rise in recent weeks.
Doctors urge residents to take precautions as holiday gatherings and travel increase the risk of spreading the virus.
Dr. Sandra Labak, Mercyhealth family medicine residency program director, says the most important thing is to avoid gatherings if you’re feeling sick…