flu

  1. September 8, 2020

    Flu shot options available for campus employees

    With building closures and social distancing, fewer campus flu shot clinics are available this year, but whether working on campus or remotely, U-M faculty and staff have several options to get a flu vaccination.

  2. April 19, 2020

    Two weeks in 1918: The flu pandemic and U-M

    When an unfamiliar strain of influenza reached Ann Arbor in late September 1918, it would lead to two terrible weeks as U-M dealt with the effects of a spreading pandemic that seem eerily familiar today.

  3. November 18, 2019

    REMINDER: There’s still time to get a flu shot on campus

    Winter weather brings with it flu season, but U-M employees, spouses or other qualified adults, and retirees still can get a flu vaccine at walk-in campus clinics scheduled through January.

  4. September 9, 2019

    Plenty of vaccination options as flu season nears

    The 2019-20 flu season is almost here and various vaccination options are available at all three campuses for U-M faculty, staff, students, retirees, spouses and other qualified adults.

  5. September 11, 2017

    Walk-in flu shot clinics start this week; avoid out-of-pocket fee

    U-M faculty and staff have several options for receiving their flu vaccination on campus this fall, and if covered under a university health plan they can do so without paying an out-of-pocket fee.

  6. January 30, 2015

    Study: Tamiflu shortens flu symptoms, reduces complications

    New evidence about a popular antiviral Tamiflu — often criticized as ineffective — shows that it can alleviate symptoms and prevent respiratory complications.

  7. October 6, 2014

    REMINDER: Flu shot clinics run through this month

    U-M faculty and staff covered under a university health plan can receive their flu vaccination on campus without paying an out-of-pocket fee.

  8. January 20, 2014

    Flu is widespread; how you can help prevent transmission

    Chief Health Officer Dr. Robert Winfield has sent a message to the campus community encouraging people to take measures against contracting or spreading influenza.

    • U-M’s Seasonal Influenza Information website.

  9. December 12, 2013

    UMHS implements flu season protection rules; vaccines still available

    The U-M Health System’s Infection Control and Epidemiology Department has declared influenza is widespread in our area, prompting flu season protection rules and a reminder that there still is time to be vaccinated.