Flu Hits Michigan Early: Surge in Cases and Hospitalizations Noted
January 7, 2026
Flu cases in Michigan are rising sharply, with a 40% increase in hospitalizations. The CDC reports 11M cases nationwide.
Flu cases in Michigan are rising sharply, with a 40% increase in hospitalizations. The CDC reports 11M cases nationwide.
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