THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS REMINDING PEOPLE TO GET THEIR ANNUAL FLU SHOT.

IT'S RECOMMENDED THAT EVERYONE SIX MONTHS AND OLDER RECEIVE THE FLU VACCINE, AND IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUES SAYS STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SPOKESPERSON MELANEY ARNOLD.

AND FOR THE DOUBTERS...

THIS YEAR'S VACCINE OFFERS PROTECTION AGAINST FOUR STRAINS OF THE FLU. ARNOLD SAYS IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 YET, YOU CAN GET THAT AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR FLU SHOT.