With the Christmas holiday right around the corner, respiratory illnesses continue to be a big concern in the medical community, with Chicago’s top doctor saying that the city is seeing a “record-breaking” year for flu cases.
Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, says that the high number of flu cases and hospitalizations is “unusual” for this time of year, with both metrics typically peaking in January and February.
According to reporting from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 23,000 patients were admitted to U.S. hospitals this week because of influenza-like illnesses.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
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