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Michigan Flu Reports provides the most up to date information on the spread of influenza during the flu season in your community. Current influenza news and informaton.

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HealthScout Encylopedia : Influenza

Definition
Influenza, often called the flu, is an acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract which commonly occurs in the winter.

Description
Influenza usually appears in epidemic form and affects many people at once. Although it affects all age groups, the highest incidence occurs in school children. The greatest severity is in young children, elderly people, immunosuppressed people, and those with chronic diseases.
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Michigan Flu Reports

To find the level of influenza activity in your community enter your Zip Code below:

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• Ann Arbor
• Battle Creek
• Detroit
• Flint
• Grand Rapids
• Jackson
• Kalamazoo
• Lansing
• Marquette
• Muskegon
• Port Huron
• Saginaw
• Sault Ste. Marie
• Traverse City

The three influenza status categories are as follows:
HIGH The FluSTAR system has confirmed an outbreak of influenza in your area; flu is widespread and having a significant impact on your community. This stage usually lasts from six to eight weeks. Influenza activity is presently greater than 60% of peak levels from prior seasons.

MODERATE The FluSTAR system is indicating an elevated level of flu-like illness and confirmed flu in your community. Influenza activity is presently between 30% and 60% of peak levels from prior seasons.

LOW The FluSTAR system is reporting that flu and flu-like illnesses are at low levels in your community. Influenza activity is below 30% of peak levels from prior seasons.