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All the cases so far have been in unvaccinated individuals who traveled abroad — two adults in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, and a child in Oakland County. But officials worry they could help fuel measles outbreaks like those reported in other states.
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The beginning of James Crumbley's trial, translating Arabic poems as a therapeutic exercise, and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy on social media.
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The shortage comes as there has been a steady increase in rates of syphilis since 2000. Inventory can start depleting as early as this month, Pfizer said.
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Immunizations for toddlers still haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels. That raises the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks, like the recent measles outbreak in Ohio that sickened more than 80 kids and hospitalized more than 30. (None of those children were fully vaccinated.)
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Flu season is approaching, and state health officials are hoping four million residents get a vaccine — along with an updated COVID booster.
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The COVID-19 vaccine strategy may be shifting toward Americans getting yearly vaccinations, like many do with annual flu shots.
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As schools return to near normalcy, we check in on the latest COVID numbers and vaccination rates. Then we hear about a West Michigan library's response to defunding over LGBTQ materials. And then we dig into this year's Detroit Month of Design.
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Besides making sure their kids' vaccinations are up to date, health experts recommend COVID and flu shots, which can be given at the same time.
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Current CDC guidelines allow for the majority of adults to get a vaccine booster, if it's been more than six months since their first round.
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Nearly 69% of Michiganders age 16 and up have gotten at least their first dose of one of the three vaccines.