1/2/13 - Flu activity is spiking sooner than usual both in Livingston County and across the state and health officials says the best form of defense is to get vaccinated. Two influenza-associated deaths of a 6-month-old and a 13-year-old were reported recently in the state. The Michigan Department of Community Health recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine each year. The Livingston County Department of Public Health says that for every confirmed case that gets reported, there are at least ten times as many that are not and therefore, the true number of cases in Livingston County is actually much higher. The Livingston County Health Department offers flu vaccines at its offices located at 2300 East Grand River in Howell. The health department hosts regular flu shot clinics 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. (JK)
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