October 21, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan. They discuss the importance of getting flu shots as flu season begins in Southeast Michigan. The conversation highlighted the seasonal changes and the arrival of flu, which can be particularly severe for young children, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions. They emphasized that while flu shots do not completely prevent the flu, they significantly reduce the risk of severe illness and complications, by up to 70% according to the CDC.