LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – State officials said Friday they are more than halfway to their goal of 4.2 million flu vaccinations this season, with nearly 2.4 million in Michigan already receiving their shot.
During the 2019-2020 flu season, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the nation recorded 39 to 56 million estimated cases of the flu, 18 to 26 million medical visits due to the flu, and nearly half a million hospitalizations.
Last season, 187 children died from the flu in the United States, including six children in Michigan.
In a statement released Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it is more important than ever that Michiganders receive a flu vaccine to help the state save resources for hospitals to fight the spread of COVID-19.
“As we head into the winter months and the 2020-2021 flu season, I urge more Michiganders to get their flu vaccine, and make sure your kids get one too. And as always, mask up, practice safe physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently to protect yourselves, your family, and our brave frontline workers from COVID-19. We will get through this together.”
Residents can find a location nearby at Michigan.gov/Flu.
