Michigan Influenza Season 2026-27

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This guidance outlines Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommendations on influenza and other respiratory virus surveillance, testing, and reporting for healthcare providers. Additional guidance can be found at MDHHS Communicable Disease Information and Resources and MDHHS Lab Services.
For any questions, please call the MDHHS Bureau of Infectious Disease Prevention (BIPD) main line at 517-335-8165 or email MDHHSRespVirus@michigan.gov.

Surveillance Activities and Updates...
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• Required reporting continues for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV-associated pediatric deaths (<18 years).

o Surveillance activities are recommended year-round for rapid detection of drifted strains or potential novel or variant events, including any suspicions for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Continued: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/me...f5fd7b7&hash=BE143F8BD00995337EEC1A2D08742CE6

 

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Michigan Flu Focus
October 16, 2026 Vol. 24; No. 01
Week Ending October 10, 2026 | WEEK 40

Excerpts:
Michigan ILI Activity: 1.2% ↑
(Last week: 1.1%) Regional Baseline: 2.1%

A total of 1,268 patient visits due to ILI were reported out of 108,206 outpatient visits.
As of October 10th , no influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in Michigan during the 2026–2027 flu season. Last season, 198 influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported nationally, with 12 in Michigan.

...https://www.michigan.gov/flu/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder1/Folder43/MIFluFocus.pdf?rev=c0cec6444f6848d3918d72a0bf419bfc&hash=2EB4B047215C05596FF0B8D1D01F84E5