The deaths reported Friday involve children in Wayne and Genesee counties who contracted seasonal influenza A (H1N1). They were the first pediatric influenza deaths recorded this year in Michigan. "Unfortunately,

In this episode, we cover Michigan influenza infections, efforts to improve the city's homeless services and upcoming community events.

Nationally, health officials say there have been 57 influenza-associated pediatric deaths this flu season.

According to data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry, pediatric influenza vaccine coverage in Michigan this season is at 15.1%, the lowest in recent seasons.

Two Michigan children are confirmed to have died as a result of influenza infections during this winter flu season, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Friday. The deaths reported Friday involve children in Wayne and Genesee counties who contracted seasonal influenza A (H1N1).

Michigan is seeing an increase in waterfowl deaths, likely due to avian influenza, with over 300 birds found dead in various counties.

The impacts of the flu-like illnesses are being felt across mid-Michigan. From local health departments to hospitals and school districts. News 10 Marz Anderson shares details.

"HPAI is a highly contagious virus that can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected animals, by equipment, and on the

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has reported the season's first influenza-associated pediatric deaths

Michigan’s biggest egg producer is advocating for the vaccination of egg-laying hens against the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Herbruck’ CEO Greg Herbruck has called on the federal government to take “urgent and critical” measures to address the H5N1 bird flu crisis by implementing an aggressive vaccination strategy.

More than 300 dead wild birds have been collected by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources in 2025. Avian flu is suspected in the mass deaths.

County officials said that people who deal with livestock need to be extra cautious to look out for signs of infection, which are similar to seasonal influenza.