Seasonal Flu

Midland County Department of Public Health does not currently have any flu clinics scheduled as of February 2021. If you are still in need of a flu vaccine, please call the immunization clinic for an appointment at 989.832.6665.

The health dept. is prepared to vaccinate anyone 6 months of age or older. We have the following presentations available: Flumist, High dose flu, and regular seasonal flu.

Please bring your insurance card. We are able to provide vaccine with no "out of pocket cost" if you have no insurance card, or if we are not able to bill your insurance.

Is it Cold, Flu, or Norovirus?

Symptom	Cold	Influenza ("flu")	Norovirus ("stomach flu")
Fever	Rare	Usual; High (102-104 degrees) Sudden Onset, lasts 3-4 days	Occasional
Headache	Rare	Usual; Sudden Onset	Yes; may be reported
General Aches & Pains	Generally Mild	Usual; Often Severe	Occational
Fatigue	Generally Mild	Usual; Severe, May last 2-3 weeks	Common
Runny & Stuffy Nose	Common	Common	NONE
Sneezing	Common	Sometimes	NONE
Sore Throat	Common	Common	NONE
Nausea & Vomiting	NONE	Uncommon; can happen with children	Common
Diarrhea	NONE	Uncommon; can happen with children	Common
Chest Discomfort & Cough	Sometimes; Mild	Usual; can be moderate or severe. Cough may last for weeks.	NONE
Complications	Can lead to sinus congestion or earache	Can lead to pneumonia & respiratory failure; Can be life threatening.	Can lead to severe dehydration.