Wisconsinites continue to battle the common cold, the flu, RSV and Covid-19
Jan 20, 2026, 8:04 AM CST
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The common cold, the flu, RSV and Covid-19. They’re all out there right now, and if you end up catching one of them, you’ll know it. Brian Simmons, an Infection Preventionist with Emplify Health by Gundersen, says it seems we are in the peak of the season for these illnesses.
Many wonder when they should seek medical attention. A fever or chills is the main difference between influenza and the common cold.
When you are sick, don’t overdo it. It is best to only do what is necessary and get plenty of rest.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at [email protected].
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at [email protected].
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