Although cases of H1N1 flu have declined in recent weeks, health experts encourage residents to protect themselves from H1N1 by getting vaccinated - and to do so soon in the event of a third wave of the virus this winter.

The Eau Claire City-County Health Dept. issued school closure guidance related to influenza and influenza-like illness to public and private schools in Eau Claire County.

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department announced the debut of a new website today.

Overall, influenza-like illness activity in Wisconsin is higher than normal and sporadic cases of H1N1 have been identified statewide.