Flu Season Underway News | December 30, 2025 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy With case of the flu and COVID — both on the rise in Wisconsin — health officials are offering tips on how folks can protect themselves from illness. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding people of the importance of hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes. They say to stay home when you’re sick and above all else, the recommend making sure you are up to date on your vaccines.