Articles tagged: flu
Flu update: Six deaths attributed to the illness this season
Posted: Mar 22, 2013Cases of influenza have continued to be reported in Washtenaw County well into this month, and officials say the illness likely will see a longer season than normal this year. Read more »
Flu season: Those 50 and older in Washtenaw County bearing the brunt of the illness
Posted: Feb 11, 2013Reports of influenza cases in Washtenaw County indicate the season has passed its peak locally, according to health officials. Read more »
U-M epidemiologist on preventing flu, norovirus in her own home: 'Impossible'
Posted: Jan 26, 2013University of Michigan associate professor of epidemiology Allison Aiello has dedicated her career to studying disease transmission. Read more »
U-M study flips tables on flu vaccine recommendation for children allergic to eggs
Posted: Jan 22, 2013A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan overturns historic recommendations in its findings that children allergic to eggs can safely be vaccinated against the flu. Read more »
Ann Arbor schools to dial up flu tracking; numbers not indicative of abnormal flu season
Posted: Jan 14, 2013Absenteeism rates are not indicative of an abnormal flu season at Ann Arbor Public Schools, but reports of a national influenza epidemic have lead the district to increase its tracking of flu-related absences. Read more »
Flu season: Vaccine in limited supply at Ann Arbor pharmacies; shipments expected next week
Posted: Jan 12, 2013If you’re looking to get a flu vaccine over the weekend at an area pharmacy, you may be out of luck. Read more »
Ann Arbor Public Schools asks students, parents to stay home if they feel ill during flu season
Posted: Jan 10, 2013As influenza continues to spread throughout Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Public School officials are asking parents and students to stay home if they have symptoms, according to a communication from the district. Read more »
Flu update: Activity on the rise in time for children to return to school
Posted: Jan 07, 2013Cases of the flu have been spiking within the past two weeks both locally and nationally as health professionals continue to urge those who have not yet been vaccinated to do so. Read more »
WITH POLL: Flu update: Season in full swing in Washtenaw County; more than 40 cases confirmed
Posted: Dec 21, 2012Flu season is under way in Washtenaw County, as more than 40 lab-confirmed cases of the illness have been reported to date, health officials said this week. Eight people have been hospitalized. Reports of flu ... Read more »
Flu season: Activity beginning to increase; peak may be earlier than usual
Posted: Dec 10, 2012Though reports of flu cases surfaced earlier than usual this year, the illness has been kept at bay until this week, according to health officials. Read more »
Flu shows up in Michigan early this year; vaccines recommended
Posted: Oct 10, 2012Flu has already arrived in Michigan this year, several weeks earlier than normal. That means it's time to get your flu shot, health officials say. Read more »
health: Get the facts on immunization for Washtenaw County school children
Posted: Oct 10, 2012Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control The current requirements for vaccination of elementary school children include Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis, Polio, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Hepatitis B and Chickenpox. Older children also need a Meningococcal vaccine. These are tracked ... Read more »
Washtenaw County sees rise in flu activity at the end of generally mild season
Posted: Mar 10, 2012Flu is on the rise in Washtenaw County this month, although overall it’s been a mild influenza season, Washtenaw County health officials said. Four people were hospitalized for influenza last week and at least one ... Read more »
health: Time to get your flu vaccine - are you ready?
Posted: Sep 14, 2011Public Health Nurse, Judy Gwozdek, giving a flu shot What happened to summer? Can it be true, it's flu vaccine time again? Did you know that this year the predicted most common strains of influenza are ... Read more »
Inside Washtenaw County Public Health: Why flu tracking is important
Posted: Mar 09, 2011In the winter of 2003, two previously healthy children in Washtenaw County died suddenly from an unknown respiratory infection. We also were hearing about other children with severe respiratory illness and deaths in nearby counties. ... Read more »
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