Flu in Washtenaw County
Flu season is here: it's time to get your vaccine!
- Flu vaccine is recommended EVERY year for EVERYONE 6 months and older. It is especially important this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
- The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
- Stay home if you are sick, cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, and wash your hands often.
- Flu (Influenza) Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Youth Flu Info Sheet: English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese
- Flu Myth Busting: English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese
Flu Activity
May 6, 2021:
- A case of influenza B has been confirmed in a Washtenaw County child. However, infection occurred after international travel, so this does not likely represent local circulation of flu. Only one other local confirmed case of influenza has been identified this season.
- The influenza vaccine is available. It is critical for everyone 6 months and older to be vaccinated against flu.
- Data will be updated weekly, on Wednesday. **Due to ongoing COVID-19 work in Washtenaw County, updates to the weekly flu curve may be delayed.
Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations & Deaths in Washtenaw County Residents: 2020-2021 Season*
Total Hospitalizations |
Hospitalizations week ending May 1st |
Total adult deaths |
Total child deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Influenza Activity for Current Season
Hovering over points in the graphs below will show the count or rate. These data are preliminary and will be updated as more information is received.
*Respiratory illness: "Student with fever or pneumonia and any of these symptoms: sore throat, cough, muscle aches." Numbers are based on parent reports of their child’s illness.
Influenza Activity in Previous Years
Additional Information
For reports of influenza activity in Washtenaw County before 2015, please visit the page containing flu activity reports from previous years.