Cases of flu-like symptoms in Michigan rated at "very high" by CDC
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
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Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now listing the 2025-26 influenza season as "moderately severe." CBS News has this report.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Metro Detroit pediatrician Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses the increase of influenza cases she's seeing among Southeast Michigan children, and how to prevent spreading the virus.
Detroit Medical Center has invoked new visiting rules in an effort to protect patients in response to a sudden rise in influenza cases. Starting today, there are limits on who can visit patients at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
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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.
The latest deaths were reported in Kent County, Michigan.
A Macomb County child has died as a result of influenza, the third such case in Michigan confirmed this month.
Two Michigan children recently died as a result of seasonal influenza A, state health officials said.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
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Corewell Health is limiting visitors for some of its Michigan hospital patients, citing a rise in illnesses.
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MDHHS officials say the individual tested positive in late July. Officials are investigating how the individual was exposed.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed its first influenza-related pediatric death in the state for the 2023-2024 flu season.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The latest data comes as the FDA is weighing a major revision to the flu shots.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
The State of Michigan has a new symbol, with the wood duck designated as the state's official duck.
The No. 3 seed Spartans (27-7) face the No. 2 seed Huskies (31-5) at 9:45 p.m. from Washington, D.C.
An electricity rate hike at Consumers Energy will add an average $6.46 to residential monthly bills, starting in May.
A Gaylord city council member is facing charges relating to sexual conversations with two individuals who were posing as a teenage boy, state police said.
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A pedestrian was struck and died of her injuries early Friday on the Lodge Freeway, Michigan State Police report.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
New charges involving a 14-year-old victim have been added to the sexual assault investigation against a former Detroit Police Department sergeant.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
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Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
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Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
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President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
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Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
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The No. 3 seed Spartans (27-7) face the No. 2 seed Huskies (31-5) at 9:45 p.m. from Washington, D.C.
Organizers say they expect a strong turnout again as Detroit continues to show its support for women's professional hockey.
The No. 1 seed Wolverines (33-3) face the No. 4 seed Crimson Tide (25-9) in Chicago.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
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