Flu

The Flu has impacted more people this year than it has in years. Kalamazoo health officials have already reported three Flu-related deaths for 2018.

Whether it's an epidemic or not isn't the point. The spread of flu over the area is shutting schools down and the Kalamazoo Public Schools is the largest system so far.

Flu season has grown into a full-blown epidemic this year. A Kalamazoo Pharmacist has some tips on how to avoid the flu and what to do if you come down with it.

Oaklawn Hospital has joined the growing list of Hospitals that are restricting visitation due to the latest flu outbreak. On their website, they posted these new visitation guidelines. Do not visit patients in the hospital if you have fever, cough, sore throat  or any other flu-like symptoms...

Petting Zoos are fun, but people should be cautious according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.

Calhoun County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gregory Harrington of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital tells The Richard Piet Show on WBCK that cases of the flu here have been concurrent with those in other counties. Harrington also discusses a recent change in policy regarding visitors to hospitals who might have flu symptoms...

Bronson and Borgess Hospitals in greater Kalamazoo and Battle Creek are joining other hospitals across the state in adding visitor restrictions in effort to curb the spread of the flu. A few weeks ago, Kalamazoo County saw 643 cases of flu-like illness, compared to 180 cases in the same week in 2013 —  that's means we're seeing more than three times the number of illnesses this year, according to

Calhoun County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gregory Harrington of Bronson Battle Creek Hospital tells WBCK's Richard Piet that Ebola — despite its vast coverage in the media — won't affect most people. But the flu will. So, a flu shot should be on your agenda in order to present the best defense against the flu — also known as influenza...