The sixth microscopic child died after being sick by influenza.
The flu-related death was reported to the state by Branch-Hillsdale-ST. The weekly Joseph Community Health Institution ends on March 1.
An official from the state health official refused to provide additional information, including any of the three counties that died.
Another county that saw the death of pediatrics this season is Genesee, Kent, Macomb and Wayne.
In the context, each of the last two flu seas has ended with eight pediatric flu -related deaths throughout Michigan. Nationwide, 114 pediatric flu deaths have been reported during the 2024-2025 flu season.
relevant: The US flu season was the most intense in 15 years.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Michigan continues to be one of the highest levels of flu in the country. The level was “very high” for more than a month.
The ratio of medical visits to diseases similar to the flu has decreased for two consecutive weeks. The latest rate (7%) still exceeded the national average (4.9%) and more than three times the regional baseline during the non -flu.
Health officials should continue to receive seasonal flu shots to reduce the risk of serious diseases caused by the flu.
The flu, corona virus and RSV vaccines can be purchased in the local health department, doctor office and pharmacy throughout Michigan. You can offer all three shots together.
visit Vaccine Find a vaccine provider in the area. Please visit more details Michigan.gov/covidflursv.
