CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
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Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
Officials say the case was reported in a 1-year-old boy who was exposed to the county's first case, which involved another child.
Dior Chambers started dialysis earlier this month and was told she could wait four to six years before she receives a lifesaving kidney.
Health experts say a combination shot, often given in the early months of a child's life, will protect little ones until pre-adolescence.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, unvaccinated people have a 90% chance of getting the virus if exposed to it.
There haven't been any cases reported this year in Washtenaw County, but if one does pop up, it could put your child's health and education at risk.
A new measles case was confirmed in Ingham County; possible exposure sites include stores, a church and a school.
Four children who were hurt from separate bombings in Gaza are now getting treated for their injuries in Metro Detroit.
State health officials are tracking possible exposures after a measles case was confirmed in Montcalm County.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
The foundation of the study stems from an Amish community in Indiana, where researchers found a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it doesn't get the attention or funding that other types do.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers exposed to bird flu died after being infected with the virus last year.
Two Michigan children recently died as a result of seasonal influenza A, state health officials said.
Michigan solidified the right to an abortion in the state constitution back in 2022, but abortion rights advocates say there's still work to be done.
Records show a major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd of protestors at the Michigan state Capitol building earlier this week that she had elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs out of concern about contraception access.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
