Child flu vaccinations are at 19 percent in Michigan, say medical officials

Last week state officials confirmed the first influenza-related pediatric death in Michigan for the 2023-2024 flu season. "That brings the total to the season per the CDC of pediatric deaths due to influenza up to 103 nationally," said Dr. Kira Sieplinga of Corewell Health. Officials say it’s time for families, communities, and healthcare professionals to work together - meaning getting the flu vaccine. But health professionals say that right now, flu vaccine rates are down. "Unfortunately full pediatric coverage for influenza this year with doses of the vaccine is only...