To help prevent the spread of flu, the CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine every winter, cover and coughs or sneezes, wash your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and improving your air quality by bringing in fresh air from outside, purifying it or gathering outside.

Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses which are sickening students and staff. Here's what parents need to know.

Antigo Area Schools Closed Due to Illness