Articles tagged with 'flu vaccine' | 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.

Doctors are seeing an alarming condition that makes children unable to walk after a viral infection. Dr. Mustafa Bakir explains what parents need to know. 

Natural immunity isn't achieved just by getting sick. Vaccines play a role, too, says Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF.

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.

Labored breathing can occur because a number of factors, including viruses. Dr. Kelsey Grimes, an outpatient pediatrician, helps parents be prepared on how to protect their kids.

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.

Bird flu has now been detected in poultry flocks in Illinois. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare, discusses the overall risk of the virus.