Influenza
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.
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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. |

