12/12/12 - The Livingston County Department of Public Health is working to help local residents and their loved ones to catch the holiday spirit and not the flu. Fourteen confirmed cases of influenza have already been reported in Livingston County and the health department says itâs not too late for to get a flu vaccine and be protected. Michiganâs flu activity is higher when compared to the same time during previous seasons. Officials add that for every confirmed case that gets reported, there are at least ten times as many that are not, therefore the true number of cases in Livingston County is actually much higher. The Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccination each year. It takes about two weeks for someone to be fully protected after receiving it. Flu shots are available at physicianâs offices, local pharmacies or the Health Department, which hosts regular clinics at its offices located at 2300 East Grand River in Howell. The flu shot clinics are offered every Wednesday from 8:30am to 4:30pm with extended hours until 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The charge for the flu shot is $30, which is covered under some insurance plans. More information about influenza and flu shots can be found in the attached press release below. (JM)
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