Heed the warning of the first U.S. death from measles in a decade
The outsized attention to the unvaccinated child’s death is merited by the context: It is the first U.S. fatality in 10 years
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Blood drive coming to Hale (Feb. 27, March 5), Mio (March 24)
Two influenza-associated pediatric deaths in reported in Michigan
All Michigan residents ages six months and older urged to get the flu vaccine
Health department to expand oral health program
Delta Dental Foundation recently awarded funding to DHD2 for the expansion of the oral health program.
Bovine Tuberculosis-Positive Herd Detected in Alcona County
MDARD is reporting a case of bovine TB in a beef herd from Alcona County
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Alpena County flock
MDARD and the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock from Alpena County
TBCHS Fairview receives state award
The team at Thunder Bay Community Health Service in Fairview was recently awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA).
Whooping cough cases on the rise
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, and urging individuals to get up to date with vaccinations.
Health dept. seeks new director of finance
The board of health for District Health Department No.
Measles in Michigan
This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2019