4 viruses circulating in Michigan are fueling "quad-demic" of illness
A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
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A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Doctors are seeing more flu cases, and with the holiday season underway, they think the situation may get worse.
Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have had some patients searching pharmacies and rationing pills, and now parents in some areas are having to hunt to find over-the-counter pain- and fever-reducing medications for their sick kids.
As a trio of respiratory viruses spreads across the country and pediatric hospitalizations remain high, some hospitals are running into a new problem: a shortage of medical-grade cribs.
Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number of admissions from the week before, according to data updated Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A sniffle, a sneeze or a cough can set off alarm bells these days for families with young children.
Seasonal flu activity is "elevated across the country," with "high" or "very high" respiratory virus activity in more than half of US states, according to an update published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With this year's Thanksgiving the third since the onset of the pandemic, there are now many tools to help manage Covid-19 risk, including safe and widely available vaccines.
There are new restrictions for young visitors to Corewell Health East, formerly known as Beaumont Health.
Health officials are laying out the warning signs surrounding RSV one day after the death of a Macomb County boy.
OCHD said people with cold-like symptoms should limit interaction with children at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.
Amid a surge of respiratory infections, children's hospitals across the United States are so busy that some had to set up tents to handle patient overflow.
A jury has convicted a Macomb Township man of second-degree murder resulting from a fatal crash when he was 17 years old.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information as to who used gasoline in an attempt to set a fire at Huntington Place.
A Warren man faces a misdemeanor charge after police say he demanded cash to return a missing Alaskan Klee Kai that had run away from its Southeast Michigan family.
The Pistons will host the Cavaliers for Game 1, which is Tuesday, in the second round of NBA playoffs.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information as to who used gasoline in an attempt to set a fire at Huntington Place.
A Warren man faces a misdemeanor charge after police say he demanded cash to return a missing Alaskan Klee Kai that had run away from its Southeast Michigan family.
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
A jury has convicted a Macomb Township man of second-degree murder resulting from a fatal crash when he was 17 years old.
Michigan officials say 2,095 designs for the state's "I Voted" sticker contest were submitted this year, four times the number submitted in the first contest two years ago.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
With all benefits cut when Spirit's last flight landed, former employees say they may need to tap retirement savings just to get by.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is facing a postseason ban next season because the program did not meet the benchmark for the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect caught on camera pouring gasoline on a carpeted floor inside Huntington Place and setting fire.
The Macomb County (Michigan) Prosecutor's Office has charged a man with receiving and concealing stolen property after a missing dog was returned to its family.
The Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for the next round of NBA playoff action Tuesday night. Nancy Gold from the Pistons marketing department talks about the giveaways and activities that are waiting for fans at Little Caesars Arena.
U.S. Navy destroyers had to fend off a barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as part of Project Freedom. CBS News has this report.
A tree fell on a St. Clair Shores home during stormy weather Monday night. The Pistons continue their playoff run Tuesday, hosting the Cavaliers. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.