All COVID-19 vaccines will be free at the February EMU clinics.

Get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 at an upcoming clinic at EMU.

Washtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.

Flu vaccines are available at local health departments, doctors’ offices and pharmacies across Michigan.

Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are also welcome.

As COVID cases increase across the state, U-M officials say cases on campus have "stabilized."

A team of investigators is headed to Ann Arbor to analyze the spread of the flu following a major flu surge on campus.

University of Michigan is partnering with the CDC to monitor flu cases on campus this season.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 flu season.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department announced Monday it will be holding a no-cost flu vaccine event in Manchester this week. The event had previously been postponed, but the department has received flu vaccine supplies in full. The Health Department urges those with health insurance to go to their health provider or to a pharmacy to receive a flu vaccine, if they are able. Getting vaccinated against the flu can also reduce the risk of becoming sick with the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. For more information about the Health Department and to see other community flu vaccine events, visit washtenaw.org/flushots.

LANSING, Mich. – Nearly 2.4 million Michiganders have gotten their flu vaccine this season, officials said. That number puts the state more than halfway toward its goal of 4.2 million flu vaccines. There were 18 to 26 million medical visits due to the flu and nearly half a million hospitalizations. “Influenza can be deadly and getting the flu vaccine is a step we can take to protect against it. Meijer recently teamed up with the Detroit Tigers and Lansing Lugnuts to host two free flu shot clinics.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department will be offering no-cost flu vaccines at two upcoming events in Whitmore Lake and Ypsilanti. According to the Health Department, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, especially this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting a flu vaccine can also reduce the risk of becoming infected with both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. The Health Department aims to prioritize those community members without insurance with the free vaccine program. Here’s some more information from the Washtenaw County Health Department about the flu:Why Get Vaccinated?

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will offer free flu vaccines to community members during several events over the next few weeks. It is recommended that everyone six-months-old and older get the flu vaccine every year. Find a list of flu vaccine events and community partner events at washtenaw.org/flushots. Two of the community flu vaccine events we posted about earlier today have been cancelled (10/3 and 10/4 at Christ the... Posted by Washtenaw County Health Department on Wednesday, September 30, 2020Related:C.S. Mott Poll: 1 in 3 parents to skip child’s flu shot during pandemicMany parents planning to skip flu shots for children despite warnings from expertsHigh demand for flu shots?

Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at Michigan Medicine suggests that parental beliefs about flu vaccinations may not be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Our report finds that even during the pandemic, some parents don’t see the flu vaccine as more urgent or necessary. Only 28% of parents who did not get their children a flu shot in 2019, indicated their child is likely to receive the flu shot this year. The poll found that only one-third of parents believe giving their child the flu vaccine this year is more important in comparison to previous years. Find the Mott Poll Report here.

Every year, people ask me well into December or January if it’s too late to get a flu shot. Flu shots are readily available at retail pharmacies, doctor’s offices and local health departments. Pediatrician’s offices have flu shots for children, and they made it easier for pharmacists to vaccinate children over age 3. All have been updated to better match the viruses expected to be circulating this flu season. There also are flu shots recommended for those 6 months and older.

LANSING, Mich. Michigan officials are urging residents to receive a flu vaccination this fall as health care systems continue to grapple with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Its more important than ever for Michiganders everywhere to get your flu vaccine. The nation also recorded 18 to 26 million medical visits due to the flu and nearly half a million flu hospitalizations, officials said. According to officials, 187 U.S. children died from the flu, including six children in Michigan, during the 2019-2020 flu season. As of Monday, Aug. 24, the state of Michigan is reporting a total of 97,660 COVID-19 cases and 6,397 deaths.