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Walk-in Flu vaccinations are available in Port Huron
According to a news release, walk-in flu vaccinations are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 14 at the St. Clair County Health Department, 3415 28th St., Port Huron. Vaccinations also are available by appointment on...
CDC says to get vaccinated this coming flu season and avoid travel if sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of airline passengers arriving in the U.S. with influenza should prod people to get vaccinated and avoid travel if they become sick this coming flu season. A dozen passengers on two American...
Passengers on 4 Southwest flights may have been exposed to measles
A Texas resident sick with measles may have exposed passengers on four Southwest Airlines flights to the highly contagious virus, officials said. The individual took flights connecting through Houston’s Hobby Airport on Aug. 21 and 22, the Houston Health Department...
What you should know heading into flu season
With the return of pumpkin spice lattes and cooler temperatures comes another annual rite of passage: flu season. It's hard to predict just how hard the influenza will strike Michiganders this year, said Angela Minicuci, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of...
Plymouth restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A
A case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at a Plymouth restaurant was confirmed this week. The Wayne County Department of Health, Veterans and Community Wellness inspected the Omelette and Waffle Cafe at 580 Forest Ave. on Tuesday, it said in a news release. The...
FDA approves new drug for hepatitis A and measles exposure
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for people who have been exposed to measles and hepatitis A viruses. This could be especially good news for older adults who are more likely to suffer from weakened immune systems and thus have more...
Health Division: The time is now for back-to-school vaccinations
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the Oakland County Health Division strongly encourage school-aged children to get the necessary vaccinations as the school year begins. Vaccination is an important step to ensure long-term health and helps protect the...
Officials remind public to vaccinate for flu season
With cold weather heading to Michigan, the upcoming flu season is prompting health care providers to prepare for flu vaccinations in the coming weeks, urging all to take part in the preventative measure. According to the District Health Department No.10 (DHD)...
Report recommends flu vaccine for all children 6 months and older
All children 6 months and older should receive an injectable flu vaccine before the end of October as supplies become available, according to new recommendations published Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics. “The flu virus is common — and unpredictable,” Dr....
Is your family prepared for flu season?
179 children died in the last flu season It's time to call your pediatrician. All children should get a flu shot as soon as it becomes available this season, preferably before the end of October, theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics recommends in a policy statement...