Illinois Sees Worst Flu Season in Years as Vaccine Skepticism Grows

Illinois sees worst flu season in years as vaccine skepticism grows

One cause for high rate of flu cases is people distrusting vaccines and avoiding the flu vaccine altogether, experts believe.

Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows

CHICAGO — Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years. At least 100 people have died from the flu this season in Illinois, with 77 of those deaths occurring this month alone, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Children and the... The post Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows appeared first on Chronicle Media.