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Last winter Michigan experienced a tripledemic of respiratory viruses, which stemmed from a rebound of COVID-19 influenza and RSV. Michigan fell short of its immunization goal to vaccinate 4 million residents in 2022-23.
As Michigan once again heads into respiratory virus season, Dr. Liam Sullivan, Infection Disease Specialist from Corewell Health, shares tips on how to stay safe and healthy this winter.
Dr. Sullivan says vaccinations are the key to preventing illness or preventing a more severe version of the illness from occurring if someone does get sick.
The following people should get flu shots:
- Children aged 6 months to 2 years old
- Pregnant women
- Adults 50+
- Immunocompromised & persons with chronic heart/lung disease
Corewell Health also recommends getting the new COVID vaccine, which is recommended for those 6 months and older.
Then, there is a new RSV preventative for those at highest risk for severe disease:
- Newborns up to children age 2
- Pregnant people
- People over 65+
People can get shots at the following Corewell Health facilities in Grand Rapids:
- Primary care or Urgent care
- Walk-in clinics
- Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) clinics
Learn more at Spectrumhealth.org/flu.
