Influenza

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Influenza (commonly called “the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. The Ottawa County Health Department has created this web site so that its residents will be better informed about Influenza.

Browsing this small site will take just a few minutes and will teach you how Influenza is transmitted, who's most at risk, and how to prevent its spread.


    Want one of our swell t-shirts and other fun stuff? If you have one minute to answer a few questions, we'll put your name into a drawing for a Flu Care Kit, complete with t-shirt, temporary tattoo, window clings and hand sanitizer.

To get started, click here.