Two of Michigan’s first four flu cases are in Oakland County, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Oakland County Health Division urge residents to take preventative action and get vaccinated against seasonal flu. “The sooner you get the flu shot the better,” said Kathy Forzley, Health Division manager and health officer. “It takes a couple weeks after the vaccination for the body to shield itself against the … [Read more...]
Health Division offers flu shots at community clinics
October 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health Division is offering flu vaccine for $20 at community clinics throughout Oakland County this month. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson encourages residents to attend one of the clinics. “I urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy and, if they are able, get a flu shot as soon as possible,” Paterson said. “Our health division is offering a flu vaccine which guards against four of the most common flu viruses.” Health Division Manager/Health … [Read more...]
Health Division offers flu shot with better protection this year
September 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health Division will offer a vaccine that guards individuals against four flu viruses this season. This year’s vaccine shields against Type A H1N1 and H3N2 and two Type B strains which are most likely to occur this season. The vaccine protected against three flu strains in years past. Residents can pre-register now for the inoculation at www.oakgov.com/health. “Our goal is to keep our residents healthy,” County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “We urge them to take the … [Read more...]
Michigan’s first flu cases confirmed in Oakland County
October 19, 2010 by
Health Division reminds residents to get vaccinated Pontiac, MI, October 18, 2010 – Oakland County Health Division is reminding residents to get a flu vaccination after the first two influenza cases of the 2010-2011 season in Michigan have been confirmed in Oakland County. The Bureau of Laboratories has confirmed a case of Influenza A/H3 in a 37-year-old Oakland County resident and a case of 2009 influenza A/H1N1 in a 26-year-old Oakland County resident. “These first confirmed cases are a … [Read more...]
