COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – With 10 confirmed cases of the flu already reported in Hillsdale County, officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency are encouraging all tri-county residents to protect themselves by getting flu shots.
Health Officer Rebecca Burns says the availability and affordability of the vaccine make it easier than ever to protect yourself and your family. Yvonne Atwood, Director of Personal Health and Disease Prevention, adds the agency is encouraging everyone over the age of 6 months to get the flu shot, including pregnant women and the elderly. In particular, school-age children who are highly susceptible to catching the virus.
If your child is 18 years or younger, uninsured, lacks immunization coverage as part of their health insurance policy or are covered by Healthy Michigan or some other form of Medicaid, he/she is eligible to receive their shot free of charge through the Vaccines For Children Program.
