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Monday, January 14, 2013

How Do You Know If You Have the Flu and More Flu Questions Answered

Get the scoop on symptoms, where to find more information, where to get vaccinated and ways to stay healthy.

Flu season has come early this year and Michigan is among the states where the illness is widespread, according to the Centers for Disease Control. So, Birmingham Patch has put together a handy guide to help keep you and your family healthy. Read on for advice from local experts on symptoms, where to find more information, where to get vaccinated and ways to stay healthy. Influenza is a life-threatening disease, especially for the elderly and infants, according to the Oakland County Health Division, which reports there were 18 pediatric deaths nationwide and four in Michigan as of Thursday, Jan. 10. "Flu can be spread to others up to about six feet away, mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk," the agency says…

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The Season Is Here: Where to Get the Flu Shot in Birmingham and Seaholm High School

Friday, December 14, 2012

The Season Is Here: Where to Get the Flu Shot in Birmingham

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early to parts of the United States, including Michigan. According to the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Flu Activity Reports, influenza levels are on the rise across the country, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennesse — states that are reporting flu activity not normally seen until January. The flu season typically peaks in January and February. In Michigan, meanwhile, Google Flu Trends reports flu rates to be "high" this December, up from last year's low to moderate rating. The Michigan Department of Community Health has, in fact, upgraded flu activity in the state from "sporatic" to "local," reflecting the recent increases in confirmed flu cases as well as a facility outbreak in …

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