Early flu cases turn up in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties as metro Detroit heads into flu season
This article was posted by WXYZ. Read more here. We’re heading into the new flu season, and cases are already being reported across Michigan, including here in metro Detroit. The latest numbers show that influenza is picking up. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 390 influenza cases statewide during the week ending […]
Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections
This article was posted by WXYZ. Read more here. A new study published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections. That’s roughly 1 in every 8 cancer cases. Researchers found that the infections linked to the largest number of cancer cases are ones that can […]
What Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak could mean for pregnancy care across America
This article was posted by Yahoo News. Read more here. A deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, which has infected more than 975 people this year and been linked to five deaths, has also infected at least 50 pregnant women in the state. Doctors in outbreak areas are making changes to how they care for pregnant […]
From Loss to Learning: Understanding the Risks of Flu and Why You Should Prioritize Your Flu Vaccination This Year
This article was posted by Iosco County News Herald. Read more here. At 16 years old, Terese “Reese” Termulo was a healthy, active honors student and dancer with a bright future ahead of her, when she suddenly became ill with the flu. On Jan. 9, 2020, her father, Dr. Cesar Termulo, a pediatrician in Dallas, […]
Now Is the Best Time to Get Your Flu Shot
This article was originally posted by Time Magazine. Read more here. Doctors often use the phrase “flu before boo” to remind people to get their flu vaccine before Halloween. But this flu season, you might not want to wait until Oct. 31 to get vaccinated. “We might be seeing an early flu wave this year,” […]
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
This article was posted by AP News. Read more here. Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials said Monday, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades. The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 reported cases, according to the CDC. The […]
Flu season is coming. What Michigan residents should know about flu, COVID and RSV shots
This article was posted by MLive. Read more here. It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely — and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 shots are available now, plus shots for people especially […]
Pennsylvania hits 977 measles cases, while numbers of MMR doses increase
This article was posted by Yahoo News. Read more here. Measles cases continue to rise as the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that the outbreak has now grown to 977 confirmed cases across 39 counties, with five confirmed measles-associated deaths. According to the DOH, 34 new positive cases have been reported since Wednesday, […]
How long does flu shot last? What experts say this fall
This article was posted by Yahoo News. Read more here. The arrival of fall in Michigan means the peak of flu season is not far away, and experts say getting vaccinated now will give you protection throughout the season. The flu shot provides lifesaving protection against severe illness and prevents spreading the flu to your […]
As flu season approaches, here’s why you should you get your vaccine now
This article was posted by WLRN. Read more here. With flu season right around the corner, health officials are encouraging people to get their annual vaccines as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months and older get a flu shot every year, with rare exceptions for health concerns. […]