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2026
February
25,
2026
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13:38 PM
America/Chicago
Warmer weather may be on the horizon but Cook Children’s pediatricians remind the public that flu season is far from over. The current season, which began Sept. 28, 2025, and runs through May 23, …
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2024
August
08,
2024
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15:34 PM
America/Chicago
As a mom of two, I know how chaotic August can be! many families are trying to squeeze out the last bit of summer in between back to school shopping, meet the teacher nights, and the ever-exciting first day of school. But in between the hustle and …
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2022
March
15,
2022
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
While temperatures are warming up and spring is on its way, one thing is showing up that’s a little unusual for this time of year: the flu.Flu cases continue to increase at Cook Children's Health Care System. From March 13 to March 19, there were …
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2020
December
10,
2020
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10:20 AM
America/Chicago
This year has been especially difficult, but in the midst of the pandemic, there’s one silver lining.As of Dec. 5, hundreds of children have been tested for flu and RSV at Cook Children’s Medical Center, and none have come back positive. …
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2019
October
28,
2019
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13:39 PM
America/Chicago
Does your child have the sniffles, sneezing, tummy aches or worse? They aren’t alone.
Last week, eight children tested positive the flu at the medical center, according to Laboratory results from Cook Children’s. What’s …
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2014
September
17,
2014
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11:24 AM
America/Chicago
By Lizy Varughese, M.D.
The flu season is upon us once again ... what do you need to know as a parent?
1.What are symptoms of the flu?
The flu may start like the common cold with symptoms of cough, congestion and runny nose, but may …
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