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Pine Knob hepatitis A case: Here are the 9 concerts with possible exposure concerns
Read full article: Pine Knob hepatitis A case: Here are the 9 concerts with possible exposure concernsThe Oakland County Health Division is urging anyone who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8 to monitor for symptoms.
6-year-old boy dies from complications of RSV in Oakland County
Read full article: 6-year-old boy dies from complications of RSV in Oakland CountyRespiratory Syncytial Virus is a common virus, but itโs affecting more children with low immunity, and pediatric hospitals across the country are bracing for a rough winter.
Southfield Public Schools will continue requiring face masks despite county mandate ending
Read full article: Southfield Public Schools will continue requiring face masks despite county mandate endingThe superintendent of Southfield Public Schools sent a letter home to families that stated the district will continue to utilize face masks.
Oakland County says COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids coming next week
Read full article: Oakland County says COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids coming next weekOakland County health officials are preparing to announce COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids aged 5-11 later this week following CDC authorization of the Pfizer shot.
Oakland County nurses to administer first COVID-19 vaccine booster doses this week
Read full article: Oakland County nurses to administer first COVID-19 vaccine booster doses this weekThe Oakland County Health Division said it will launch its first clinics to administer the booster dose of Pfizerโs COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in Southfield, with more clinics throughout the week in other locations.
Oakland County now offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose to immunocompromised residents
Read full article: Oakland County now offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose to immunocompromised residentsOakland County residents who are immunocompromised can book an appointment to get a third COVID-19 dose after clearance from the CDC and FDA last week.
Metro Detroit health departments reluctant to issue mask mandates as COVID cases rise again
Read full article: Metro Detroit health departments reluctant to issue mask mandates as COVID cases rise againOfficials arenโt issuing mask mandates despite the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionโs guidance that fully vaccinated people should still wear masks indoors.
Hospitals across Metro Detroit say theyโre ready for possible COVID surge after spring break
Read full article: Hospitals across Metro Detroit say theyโre ready for possible COVID surge after spring breakThere are more than 3,000 people hospitalized, and half of those people are under the age of 60.
Oakland County receives 7,400 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Read full article: Oakland County receives 7,400 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinePONTIAC, Mich. โ Oakland County announced on Wednesday that it has received 7,400 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. โWith the news that Merck is going to be joining with Johnson & Johnson to manufacture this one dose vaccine, this increased supply of vaccine will help accelerate the end to the pandemic,โ said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. The county health division will schedule the doses once it receives that guidance. READ: Michigan to expand COVID-19 vaccine plan to include residents age 50 and olderAdREAD: COVID vaccine trials underway in older children: What to knowJohnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive at Oakland County Health Division Wednesday, March, 3, 2021. (Jaime Fenner, Oakland County)โI am confident in the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine,โ Oakland County Health Division Medical Director Dr. Russell Faust said, mentioning that the vaccine is safe and effective.
Oakland County launches website to get residents on vaccine list
Read full article: Oakland County launches website to get residents on vaccine listROCHESTER, Mich. โ The Oakland County Health Division said the demand for the COVID vaccine is far greater than the countyโs supply. Oakland County is getting 1,950 doses of the vaccine each week. There are more than 215,000 people in Oakland County who are 65 and older. READ: How Oakland County residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointmentThe Oakland County Health Division set up a drive-thru vaccination clinic at Rochester Fire Station No. Faust said as the county works to get more vaccine doses delivered, residents should reach out to their personal health care system, which should be receiving more doses.