influenza

Avian influenza in Michigan poultry has been confirmed, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development advises poultry owners on protection measures.

Now that the Influenza season is coming to an end in Australia, doctors in West Michigan are saying a bad flu season could be heading our way.

See where the flu is spiking and where it is not.

Flu season has been tough in Michigan. Schools are closing and influenza rates are spiking. Learn why this year's flu has been so widespread and severe in Michigan.

Flu shot clinics continue to pop up around West Michigan as we keep a close eye on reported flu levels. So far, the news is good according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Vaxart is testing an oral H1N1 influenza tablet which could replace the flu shot.

On Thursday, health officials announced that flu shots are only 23 percent effective against this season's strain. This is not a good sign in a season where it seems more and more people are being stricken down with the flu.