Influenza https://www.wcmu.org/tags/influenza Influenza en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:49:49 GMT 'We're following the science': Michigan faces high levels of flu activity https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/were-following-the-science-michigan-faces-high-levels-of-flu-activity Influenza is circulating rapidly in Michigan and throughout the United States. Health officials are atrributing the surge to two main causes: the new Subclade-K variant and the the decreasing amount of people choosing to be vaccinated against the flu. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:49:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/were-following-the-science-michigan-faces-high-levels-of-flu-activity Cristin Coppess As COVID-19 rages, flu takes a break https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-17/as-covid-19-rages-flu-takes-a-break The flu virus has been historically inactive this season in Michigan and across the country.Only seven people have been hospitalized for the flu in a… Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:46:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-02-17/as-covid-19-rages-flu-takes-a-break Brett Dahlberg Second wave of influenza moving through northern Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-04-16/second-wave-of-influenza-moving-through-northern-michigan While the peak of flu season is behind us, health officials say there is still a wave of the flu virus moving through the state. Health officials said… Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:25:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-04-16/second-wave-of-influenza-moving-through-northern-michigan Ill students cause some schools to close https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-02-01/ill-students-cause-some-schools-to-close Lake City Schools was one of at least three in Michigan that had so many sick students, they closed.Health officials said Michigan is in peak of flu… Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:10:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-02-01/ill-students-cause-some-schools-to-close Michigan reaches widespread flu activity https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-01-16/michigan-reaches-widespread-flu-activity Late last week, Michigan was classified with widespread flu activity. That’s the CDC’s fifth and final stage in measuring influenza outbreaks. Public… Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:11:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-01-16/michigan-reaches-widespread-flu-activity Michigan’s flu season could be more severe this year https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-11/michigans-flu-season-could-be-more-severe-this-year Early predictions from the Center of Disease Control said flu season could be more severe this year. Dr. Joshua Meyerson is Medical Director for the… Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:22:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-11/michigans-flu-season-could-be-more-severe-this-year