WILX - Local News - Headlines  Flu Cases Up in Michigan  By: Fay
Li Email  The flu season can be hard to predict, but this year,
doctors say more cases came through earlier and so far, it's not
showing any signs of dying down.  "In the last seven to 10 days,
we've been testing a lot of positive Influenza Type B," said
Bill Jordon, physician's assistant at South Side Medical Center
in Lansing.  Jordan said he's seen more patients with the flu
over the past few days -- almost double the number he typically
sees this time of the year.  "The flu season is upon us and it
came to Lansing for Christmas," said Jordan.  There are now 149
confirmed cases of Influenza in Michigan, up from 63 cases two
weeks ago. Doctors say it's not too late to get vaccinated.  "If
you haven't gotten the flu shot or the flu mist, it's something
to get now. Even though the flu is here, you can still have
protection for the rest of the flu season," said Dr. Edward
Rosick, MSU family medicine physician.  Common symptoms of the
flu include