flu

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.