1/1/14 - Public health officials advise local residents to start the New Year out healthy and get a flu shot. The peak of seasonal flu typically comes between January and April but Health Officer/Director of the Livingston County Department of Public Health Ted Westmeier says the level of flu activity has already been upgraded from sporadic to regional to reflect the increase in the number of lab confirmed Influenza cases. He says thereâs been a particular jump in cases caused by the H1N1 strain, which tends to affect younger and middle age individuals more severely than the elderly. Westmeier tells WHMI the best prevention for anyone is to get a flu vaccination, which helps prevent illness or at least allow for a decreased level of symptoms. Westmeier says there are many opportunities to receive the flu vaccine, whether through your local physician or pharmacy. The local Health Department also offers clinic hours on Wednesdays. Details can be found through the link below. (JM)
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