Articles tagged with 'flu shot' | OSF HealthCare

After a difficult 2024-2025 respiratory illness season, OSF experts offers insights into the current season and advice on how to stay healthy.

The flu isn't just a seasonal inconvenience. It's one of the worst viruses, according to Dr. Mustafa Bakir. One that can lead to deadly complications. 

Across all age ranges, flu vaccination rates remain alarmingly low. Dr. Mustafa Bakir discusses the consequences of low vaccination rates, which he's seen firsthand.

Flu activity picks up during the holidays. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, talks through how to remain safe and healthy.

Scared of needles? There's a new way to get protection from the flu, and you don't even have to leave your home. Dr. Doug Kasper explains.

Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers.

While respiratory illness season storms on, one virus continues to be the unfortunate leader of them all.