influenza

U-M: Children With Egg Allergies Can Safely Receive Flu Vaccine

Egg allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/26

Michigan Reports 4th Child Flu Death This Season

Health officials say the number of Michigan children reported dead from the flu this season has risen to four.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/10

Two Children Die From Flu

An infant from southwest Michigan and a child from mid-Michigan died. As of December 20th there were 149 confirmed cases of the flu in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/24

Michigan Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots After Sudden Increase In Cases

Michigan residents are being urged to take preventative action and get vaccinated against seasonal flu in the wake of a Centers for Disease Control report that said there has been a rapid increase in flu cases in the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/13

Michigan Health Officials, Local Mom Urge Vaccinations

Health officials in Michigan are urging residents to get vaccinated against whooping cough and influenza to help protect themselves and infants.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/29

Getting a flu shot (WWJ Photo/Pat Sweeting, File)

Officials: Flu Vaccine Offers Triple Protection

Flu season has begun and it’s time to prepare for flu shots for not only H1N1 but two other influenza strains.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/30

U-M: Climate Change Could Increase Levels Of Bird Flu

Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/29

Getting a flu shot (credit: Getty Images)

Study: Lack Of Vaccine Leads To Faded Interest In Flu Shot

When a new strain of influenza began to sicken even healthy younger adults three years ago, public interest in getting the vaccine started strong but declined over time even as more people were getting sick.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/19

Flu Shot Immunization May Be A Matter Of Education

Right now there are 30 states that are reporting cases of the flu … and the peak doesn’t hit until January and February.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/12

Report: Current Flu Activity Is Low; Outlook For Vaccine Is Good

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the initial “FluView” report for the U.S. 2011–2012 flu season with the message that flu activity is currently low, making this the perfect time to get vaccinated.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/05

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