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With flu cases 'high', the vaccine and good hygiene are likely your best defenses | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published January 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM CST
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Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, approved four new medical conditions that can be treated with medical cannabis. 

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Sameer Vohra details best practices for protecting yourself against the flu and what to do if you get it.

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Michelle Eccles
Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
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