Flu Shot

The United Way of Genesee County and other partners have teamed up to offer free flu shots to uninsured and under-insured in the Flint area.

It's flu season again and Genesee County has already seen the presence of the virus in the area. The flu, or influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches and fever...

The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is reminding residents to protect themselves during flu season. The GCHD says it's not too late to get vaccinated against the flu and the flu vaccine is widely available in Genesee County. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months or older get vaccinated against the flu each year...

It’s cold and flu season again. While that means many people will be getting flu shots, there’s one member of the family you may not realize needs one too: your dog. The H3N8 virus, identified in 2004 and commonly known as “dog flu,” has sickened thousands of dogs in 38 states. Currently there are outbreaks in the New York metropolitan area and near San Antonio, Texas, with other states like Penns