We're keeping a close eye on the flu this season. Reports of the flu continue to slowly increase, but overall reports of flu-like symptoms are still low in Michigan.
Flu levels across Michigan remain low as only 0.7 percent of patient visits were for flu-like symptoms according to the latest weekly report from the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Serious cases of the flu, including H1N1, continue to be a problem in West Michigan and across the state.
However, overall reports of flu-like illness are declining.
Reports of the flu have been growing across Michigan since mid-December.
Last week, statewide reports of flu-like symptoms decreased.
Has flu season already peaked in Michigan?
Flu season has reached a new peak.
The Michigan Department of Community Health says that reports of flu-like symptoms at hospitals and doctor's offices have reached a seasonal high.