BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) – State health officials are tracking an early increase in flu hospitalizations across Michigan, with 173 flu-related hospital admissions reported during the first three weeks of October.
That total is more than four times higher than the number reported at the same time last year, according to the Berrien County Health Department.
With holiday travel approaching and the flu vaccine taking two weeks to become fully effective, the Berrien County Health Department is urging residents to get vaccinated now.
The department says flu shots are available by appointment regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the department’s Benton Harbor office (2149 E. Napier Avenue) and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at its Niles office (1205 Front Street).
Appointments can be made by calling 269-926-7121. More information about Berrien County Health Department immunization services is available here.
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