Flu Season Is Surging in Illinois - How to Protect Your Immune System Before You Get Sick

Flu is surging in Illinois—here’s how to protect yourself and your family this season

Illinois health officials are warning about high flu activity right now and urging residents to tighten up prevention habits (vaccination, hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and masking when needed). Illinois Department of Public Health+1At the national level, CDC surveillance reports show influenza activity is elevated and still increasing. CDC+1

Let’s keep this simple, practical, and doable—because nobody has time to be sick for 10 days in January.

The “non-negotiables” for flu prevention (CDC-backed)

Use everyday germ-stopping habits (boring… but incredibly effective)

CDC’s core prevention actions are still your best daily defense: CDC

• Wash hands often (soap + water) or use alcohol-based sanitizer

• Avoid close contact with sick people

• Cover coughs/sneezes

• Clean high-touch surfaces (phones, steering wheels, door handles)

• Improve airflow indoors when possible (crack a window, run HVAC fan, use HEPA)

Illinois DPHP is emphasizing these same measures right now—especially handwashing, staying home when ill, and masking if you must be around others. Illinois Department of Public Health

Stay home when you’re sick (yes, even if you “feel mostly fine”)

Flu spreads fast, and it spreads early. If you have fever, chills, body aches, or that “hit-by-a-truck” feeling—take yourself out of circulation.

Mask smart when risk is high

If flu is surging in your community (it is), masking in crowded indoor spaces can reduce exposure—especially for older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and caretakers. Illinois DPHP specifically notes masking when ill and highlights better filtration masks (like N95s) for protection. Illinois Department of Public Health

Know when it’s time to call your clinician and when it’s an emergency

CDC lists emergency warning signs that should prompt urgent evaluation (trouble breathing, chest pain, dehydration, symptoms that improve then worsen, etc.). CDC+1Also, adults 65+ are at higher risk for serious flu complications. CDC

A simple “Flu-Season Defense Routine” (doable weekly habits)

Try this checklist for the next 6–10 weeks (the stretch where flu often stays active):

• Sleep: aim for consistent bedtime/wake time (immune function loves routine)

• Protein + plants daily: immune cells require amino acids + micronutrients

• Hydration: dry mucous membranes = weaker barrier defense

• Stress downshift: even 10 minutes/day (walk, breathwork, sauna, prayer/meditation)

• Vitamin D status: ask your clinician if testing is appropriate for you

• Don’t “power through” early symptoms: rest early = often shorter illness

How Rejuvii can help support your immune season

At Rejuvii IV Therapy & Wellness, we focus on supporting hydration, antioxidant status, and nutrient repletion—especially during times when viral illness is circulating heavily in the community.

Rejuvii seasonal protocol option - “Immunity Support Series”

• Once weekly for 2 weeks, then

• Once every 2 weeks for the duration of flu season

Core:

• Immunity Boost Drip,

• Add-on - Glutathione (antioxidant support)

• Add-on -Vitamin D injection (when appropriate per provider assessment)

• Optional (if needed) - Quercetin drip (provider-dependent; availability and appropriateness vary)

  
  

Important note - IV therapy is not a treatment or cure for influenza.

If you suspect flu—especially if you’re higher risk—contact your medical provider promptly; CDC emphasizes early clinical guidance and care for higher-risk individuals. CDC

Who tends to benefit most from immune support sessions?

• Frequent travelers

• Parents of school-aged kids

• People under heavy work stress

• Adults 65+ who want proactive wellness support (with medical clearance only ) CDC

• Anyone who historically “gets knocked down” by winter illnesses

  
  

When to skip the drip and seek medical care instead

If you have severe symptoms, dehydration, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, or symptoms that worsen after improving—seek urgent care guidance. CDC+1And if you’re higher risk (including 65+), don’t wait it out—call your clinician early. CDC

Final Thoughts

Flu season doesn’t ask permission—it just shows up.

If you want to build a structured, proactive immune-support routine, Rejuvii can personalize an approach and help you stay consistent through the season.

Call us at 224-372-3747 to book your Immunity Support Series -

Immunity Boost Drip + Glutathione; with Vitamin D injection and optional Quercetin support if appropriate.

Visit our website at www.rejuvii.com

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