2026
September
22,
2026
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08:48 AM
America/Chicago
A viral infection, parvovirus, has been spreading in America. Dr. Doug Kasper, an infectious disease specialist with OSF, breaks down why that is and what you need to know.
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January
06,
2026
|
07:38 AM
America/Chicago
Can’t stop coughing? It’s a common question happening with all of the upper respiratory illness going around. Dr. Juanbosco Ayala gives tips on how to treat mild symptoms at home.
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2025
January
27,
2025
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
During respiratory illness season is a more graphic, yet shorter-lasting virus making the rounds especially among kids: Norovirus.
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2024
October
03,
2024
|
10:57 AM
America/Chicago
RSV season starts in October, and infants are most at risk in the pediatric population. Dr. Kinnera Are, a pediatrician with OSF HealthCare, shares how to protect your infants from RSV.
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August
12,
2024
|
08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As millions of kids return to school, so returns the spread of viruses. Hear how to best protect yourself and your family ahead of the school year.
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August
06,
2024
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13:17 PM
America/Chicago
A multi-state outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu), also known as H5N1, has caused the CDC to closely monitor the situation.
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January
23,
2024
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14:53 PM
America/Chicago
Dr. Douglas Kasper, infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare, explains the new COVID-19 vaccine and how to protect ourselves from the virus.
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2023
December
28,
2023
|
11:45 AM
America/Chicago
¿No puede dejar de toser? Es algo que suele suceder con todas las enfermedades de las vías respiratorias altas, como los refriados, la gripe y el virus respiratorio sincitial.
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December
07,
2023
|
14:05 PM
America/Chicago
OSF HealthCare hospitals and clinics across the state are seeing a significant uptick in patients to begin December. The heavy increase in patients can lead to elevated exposure of germs and viruses, plus longer wait times.
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December
06,
2023
|
13:59 PM
America/Chicago
Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming. Adding on the potential of a winter cold or virus only adds more stress. OSF HealthCare doctors share reassuring tips to help treat symptoms this winter season. You've probably heard of …
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November
29,
2023
|
09:00 AM
America/Chicago
Kids in the classroom and packed holiday gatherings are a cocktail for sesasonal colds and viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Most symptoms are mild like a cold. You can have a fever, runny nose or cough. It can become …
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