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Heading into the heart of the flu season, there have been shortages of the flu vaccine in our area. Kate Beer from the Western U.P. Health Department says the situation is being resolved…
Beer says manufacturers have told her that future shipments will be delivered on time. They have received some supply already, and have vaccine in stock at their five western Upper Peninsula offices…
Meanwhile, Michigan’s first flu death of the winter season has been reported.
A 69-year-old Oakland County man died Thursday. Officials say he was typical of those most at risk – elderly, with underlying health problems. He had not been vaccinated.
Beer encourages everyone to get immunized…
Remember, it is impossible to get the flu from receiving the shot.
