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'Tis the season for respiratory illness

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It’s a week of giving thanks and gratitude, and of stuffing and mashed potatoes. Good luck getting into a grocery store this week…

Maybe grab some tissues while you're there. Cases of Covid, flu and RSV are on the rise.

KUOW’s Jeannie Yandel talks to UW Associate Professor of Medicine Dr. Helen Chu about celebrating the holidays safely.

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