CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- As we move into the winter months -- healthcare professionals are getting ready for a rise in respiratory illnesses. Flu season is on the way and we're hearing from medical experts about how you can stay safe -- and some advice on a new option.

They say they're starting to see a slight increase in cases. But they're advising people to prepare before numbers really start to jump.

"We see flu anywhere from October through March, or April." said Carle Pediatric Patient Care manager Abby Seamen.

She says the peaks come at different times every year -- and every season brings a different kind of challenge.

"Flu viruses vary year to year. There's not really predicting the future. And if you got it last year, it's not the same as the one you're going to get this year

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