Health Division Reports First Death From Flu In Oakland County
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11/07/2019 04:59 PM EST
Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) was notified of a flu-associated death in a 69-year-old Oakland County man. While there are fewer reports of flu as compared to previous years at this time, this is the first reported flu death in Oakland County for the flu season, which began Oct. 1.
“Vaccination is the most effective protection against the flu,” said Dr. Russell Faust, medical director for Oakland County. “Don’t wait to get the flu shot. Contact your doctor or nearest pharmacy for flu vaccine availability.”