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Tragic news from downstate is prompting health officials to remind citizens about the importance of vaccinations.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the first influenza–associated pediatric death of this flu season was a school–aged child from southeastern Michigan.
Despite the mild flu season thus far, experts say that flu viruses — including the notorious H1N1 strain — are circulating.
Western U.P. Health Department Medical Director Dr. Terry Frankovich says even this late in the season, getting a flu shot can help prevent serious illness.
Getting vaccinated can even help prevent others from getting the disease.
During the previous flu season, only forty–four percent of Michigan residents were vaccinated against flu, putting Michigan in 40th place in the country.
