Wisconsin health officials are keeping an eye on rising cases of respiratory illnesses across the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Last winter, Wisconsin saw a 211-percent spike in flu-related hospitalizations from late December to late January, right after the holidays.
Officials say it’s a reminder of how fast these viruses can spread once gatherings pick up.
DHS data show that less than a quarter of the state’s population has received a flu shot.
About 9% have gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination rates among young children and older adults are below state goals.
