Thursday, January 10 2013 3:08 PM EST2013-01-10 20:08:37 GMT
Phones are ringing and questions being answered at Beaumont Health System's flu hotline center. Nurses are taking calls all about the flu, which is hitting Michigan hard and early this year.
Phones are ringing and questions being answered at Beaumont Health System's flu hotline center. Nurses are taking calls all about the flu, which is hitting Michigan hard and early this year.
Friday, January 11 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-01-12 00:27:10 GMT
We saw a steady stream of people coming to the Oakland County Health Division's clinics in Southfield and Pontiac on Friday to roll up their sleeves for flu shots. The health department says clinics have been packed.
We saw a steady stream of people coming to the Oakland County Health Division's clinics in Southfield and Pontiac on Friday to roll up their sleeves for flu shots. The health department says clinics have been packed.
Thursday, January 10 2013 3:56 PM EST2013-01-10 20:56:41 GMT
Around metro Detroit, hospital emergency rooms are swamped with people suffering from flu-related symptoms. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti asked Providence Hospital ER doctor Steve McGraw about treating the flu.
Around metro Detroit, hospital emergency rooms are swamped with people suffering from flu-related symptoms. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti asked Providence Hospital ER doctor Steve McGraw about treating the flu.
Wednesday, January 9 2013 4:05 PM EST2013-01-09 21:05:03 GMT
No doubt about it, the flu is hitting early and hard. Michigan is one of the states with reported high influenza-like illness activity.
No doubt about it, the flu is hitting early and hard. Michigan is one of the states with reported high influenza-like illness activity. The CDC is reporting across the country we're seeing levels of flu activity that usually are peak levels much later in the season.
Wednesday, January 9 2013 4:04 PM EST2013-01-09 21:04:45 GMT
Lake Fenton High School freshman Joshua Polehna became ill over winter break and had to be hospitalized. Sadly, he died over the weekend from what is being described as flu-like symptoms.
Lake Fenton High School freshman Joshua Polehna became ill over winter break and had to be hospitalized. Sadly, he died over the weekend from what is being described as flu-like symptoms.
By Robin Schwartz Fox 2 News
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- We saw a steady stream of people coming to the Oakland County Health Divisions's clinics in Southfield and Pontiac on Friday to roll up their sleeves for flu shots.
Miki Clemons of West Bloomfield marched in with her two boys ages three and four.
"There is a lot of talk out there about how bad the flu is getting, and I've read a lot of things of Facebook about kids dying," she said. "I just wanted to make sure that they were as covered as I could make them."
The health department says clinics have been packed.
"And we expect to continue that. We are having a number of people that are pre-registering online," said Oakland County Health Officer Kathy Forzley.
As we've been reporting, it's been a rough flu season here and across the country. The latest count now shows 338 confirmed flu cases in Michigan. Four children have died.
According to state health officials, there is no shortage of the flu vaccine, but supplies may be running low at many pharmacies like Walgreens. The chain is reportedly expecting new shipments on Monday and has a waiting list for customers.
Health officials recommend people looking for the vaccine call ahead before they visit clinics to make sure the shot is in stock.
You can get a flu shot from the Oakland County Health Division for $16. For people that can't afford that, they offered a reduced fee based on income. Children 18 and under who don't have insurance can get flu shots for free. You can find clinic addresses and hours of operations at www.oakgov.com/health/Pages/initiatives/flu_main.aspx.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:22:48 GMT
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
A Detroit-based startup is taking off and installing green energy systems across the globe. They are taking a unique approach using a network of expert "freelancers."
Monday, May 13 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:19:48 GMT
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
A suspect is in custody after a bomb scare at Westland City Hall. We're told a man held a worker hostage as SWAT teams surrounded a building on Ford Road. Nobody was hurt.
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:28:26 GMT
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing was among dozens of volunteers who came out to clean up various neighborhoods Saturday. It was all part of Motor City makeover, now in it's second weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:56 GMT
A small dog was taken from a woman's car on Sunday. Now a woman claims she wasn't trying to steal the dog. She was trying to save its life because it was locked in a car on a hot day.
A small dog was taken from a woman's car on Sunday. Now a woman claims she wasn't trying to steal the dog. She was trying to save its life because it was locked in a car on a hot day.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:03:59 GMT
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Some residents in Clinton Township say they are upset over a horrible smell that seems to be at its peak when temperatures soar. They claim it has been going on for years.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:54:16 GMT
Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
He once said there was no shame in his game, but now Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree is fighting to save his job and his career. Monday, the woman who was once his mistress testified about their numerous sexual encounters.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:28:46 GMT
As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
As Bobby Ferguson faces a retrial on bid-rigging charges, he may have to represent himself. He refuses to fill out an application needed to determine if he qualifies for a court appointed lawyer.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:26 GMT
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
A church community in Canton is reeling over the death of a young man. He was just married on Saturday and less than 24 hours later killed in a car crash on the way to the couple's honeymoon. His bride survived.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:26:50 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:42:57 GMT
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
Perfect weather for a wonderful cause on Saturday in downtown Detroit and some Fox 2 viewers shared a few photos with us to help capture the day. Take a look and add your photos.
