2 Seasonal Flu Cases Confirmed in Oakland County

Two of Michigan’s first four flu cases are in Oakland County, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). 

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the Oakland County Health Division are urging residents to take preventative action and get vaccinated against seasonal flu.

“The sooner you get the flu shot the better,” said Kathy Forzley, Health Division manager and health officer. “It takes a couple weeks after the vaccination for the body to shield itself against the flu.”

Oakland County’s flu vaccine guards against four strains of flu this season. The cases confirmed by MDCH matched the strains against which the vaccine provides protection and are of the influenza A variety.

Flu shots are available at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield from noon–8 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. The cost is $20. The Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:

• North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
• South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield.

Walk-in clients are welcome. Payment options include cash, Visa, MasterCard, Medicare, and/or Medicaid (no checks or money orders). Credit card fees apply.

Residents can pre-register at www.oakgov.com/health  and print out a consent form to bring to the clinic where they are pre-enrolled. Online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Medicare, and/or Medicaid. Credit card fees apply. One also can pay cash at the time of the appointment. Those who are unable to register online may call (248) 858-7350 or (248) 424-7120.