Southfield (WWJ) -- Swine flu deaths in Michigan have now risen to 22, after six more people died of the H1N1 virus since Monday. State health officials say most of those who died did had underlying health conditions.
The state's Chief Medical Executive Greg Holzman says it's hard to say when the H1N1 flu season will peak.
"I would not be surprised if we see this current peak kind of peak and then go back down, and then have another peak again later in the year -- that wouldn't be untypical to hear," Holzman said in an interview with WWJ.
What's the best thing someone can do to prevent getting the virus?
"The number one thing that you can do to help prevent yourself, and decrease the virus in the community is get vaccinate. So, we're highly encourage people to get the seasonal vaccine. And, when available -- we fully understand the frustration because the vaccine is not completnly out there and more's coming in each day -- to get vaccinated [for H1N1 flu]," Holzman said.
The H1N1 virus related deaths ranged from those 6 months to 72 years of age.
For more information and to find vaccine locations, visit this link.
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