As this year’s flu season approaches, Dr. John Christenson, a professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and Global Health, says the biggest challenges doctors face when it comes to the flu are the misconceptions.

Illinois law now essentially requires flu shots for employees at more than 3,000 state-licensed hospital and health care facilities, including long-term care facilities. There are only a few exemptions.

The flu season in Illinois is especially rough this year. And physicians think they know why. 

On the 21st: Chicago wants to be the place where Amazon builds its second headquarters. Plus, Illinois Public Media is releasing a new hourlong radio documentary about the Vietnam War featuring Illinois voices. And, some essential dos and don'ts as flu season makes a return.