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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

The Flu Is Here, And It’s Early

Oct 28, 2026 · 25m

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About this episode

Across the Chicago area, flu cases and hospitalizations are rising fast. Influenza test positivity is currently 2.1% , outpacing positivity rates at this time in previous years. In The Loop digs into all the need-to-knows this early flu season. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop .