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December 15, 2016
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2016
LANSING, Mich. – The flu vaccine is the number one way to prevent the flu, yet national estimates show that only 42.2 percent of Michiganders received their flu vaccine last year, and only 12.2 percent of young adults received it according to Michigan Care Improvement Registry data.
To address these low rates among young adults, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) partnered with Alana’s Foundation for the third year in a row to host the College and University Flu Vaccination Challenge. The Challenge was first implemented in the 2014-15 flu season as a friendly competition between schools to encourage increased flu vaccination rates.
Today, MDHHS announced that Calvin College, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan are the winners of the 2016-2017 Flu Vaccination Challenge for small, medium, and large-sized schools, respectively. This represents the first win for the University of Michigan, a second win for Calvin College, and a third win for Wayne State University.
The College Flu Challenge ended last week in coordination with National Influenza Vaccination Week. In addition to this challenge, MDHHS is encouraging everyone six months of age and older to get their flu vaccine before the holiday season. In the last three decades, 75 percent of flu seasons peaked between December and February. By getting the flu vaccine now, families will protect themselves and their loved ones against the flu during the holidays and through the duration of the flu season.
“The flu season is unpredictable, and we should not underestimate the impact the virus can have on our health,” says Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive with MDHHS. “There is still plenty of time to benefit from vaccination coverage and to help keep your family healthy before flu activity increases.”
Flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness. Influenza A/H3 and B strains have been confirmed throughout the state, and flu activity has increased to local activity. Generally in A/H3 seasons we see more complications among older adults and increased hospitalizations.
It takes about two weeks after the flu vaccine is administered for the body to build an immunity to the flu. There are multiple flu shot options this season, including two vaccines that are made to create a stronger immune response for adults aged 65 years and older, an egg-free flu vaccine for people with egg allergies, and vaccines that protect against three strains or four strains of the flu. Residents should speak with a healthcare provider about which vaccine is best for them.
Flu vaccines are available at many locations including provider offices, pharmacies, and local health departments. To find a location near you, visit http://flushot.healthmap.org. To stay up-to-date on flu activity in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/flu.
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