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Can you still get measles if you’re vaccinated?
Read full article: Can you still get measles if you’re vaccinated?Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Measles is included in the MMR vaccine, which is usually given in childhood and protects people against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine: Here are the answers to the most common questions
Read full article: Updated COVID-19 vaccine: Here are the answers to the most common questionsHealth officials said that most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine and doses might already be available at your local pharmacy.
Are you missing a dose of a critical vaccine? Here’s how people vaccinated in Michigan can check
Read full article: Are you missing a dose of a critical vaccine? Here’s how people vaccinated in Michigan can checkThe shots you need should be part of the conversation you have with your doctor at your annual physical.
University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency ends
Read full article: University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency endsHere's what will change for U-M students, faculty and staff moving forward as the school adjusts its pandemic response.
Live stream: President Biden receives updated COVID vaccine, discusses response efforts
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden receives updated COVID vaccine, discusses response effortsPresident Joe Biden will be receiving his updated COVID vaccine and is expected to deliver remarks on continued response efforts.
Washtenaw County Health Department encourages COVID-19 boosters, flu shots for the fall
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department encourages COVID-19 boosters, flu shots for the fallWashtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.
Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City
Read full article: Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York CityNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday the state was stepping up its polio-fighting efforts after the virus was detected in the wastewater of yet another county in the New York City area.
Detroit Health Department offers free immunizations for children
Read full article: Detroit Health Department offers free immunizations for childrenHealth officials are concerned about children who aren’t getting their routine vaccinations, but now the Detroit Health Department is offering free immunization for children.
Monkeypox vaccine in Michigan: Should you get vaccinated? How does it work?
Read full article: Monkeypox vaccine in Michigan: Should you get vaccinated? How does it work?Michigan health officials are urging people who have been exposed or suspect they have been exposed to monkeypox to get vaccinated.
Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in July
Read full article: Ann Arbor YMCA hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinics in JulyThe clinics “are part of a continued effort by the Ann Arbor YMCA to support Washtenaw and Southern Livingston Counties through the Covid-19 pandemic,” YMCA officials said in a release.
Washtenaw County Health Department opens up COVID-19 vaccine appoints to children 6 months and older
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department opens up COVID-19 vaccine appoints to children 6 months and olderBoth the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines will be offered at the Washtenaw County Health Department’s ongoing COVID-19 clinic at 555 Towner St. in Ypsilanti.
Concordia University Ann Arbor alum recognized for impact on rural health care
Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor alum recognized for impact on rural health careJeremiah "JJ" Hodshire received an M.S. from Concordia University Ann Arbor in Organizational Leadership and Administration in 2016.
Henry Ford Health urges people to take precautions against COVID: ‘We’re in a surge right now’
Read full article: Henry Ford Health urges people to take precautions against COVID: ‘We’re in a surge right now’Henry Ford Health is issuing a warning to its hospitals are they see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Detroit Lions & NFL alumni to host virtual town hall encouraging COVID-19 vaccination
Read full article: Detroit Lions & NFL alumni to host virtual town hall encouraging COVID-19 vaccinationIn collaboration with NFL Alumni Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) former Detroit Lions tight end Pete Chryplewicz and former Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown will host a virtual town hall tonight encouraging Detroit residents to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, future
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Top doctors discuss COVID variants, futureIt feels like many of us put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror with the last drop in cases -- but, as much as we’d like it to stay there, we’re seeing another uptick in cases.
Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID response
Read full article: Live stream: President Biden gives update on US COVID responseU.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday on the nation’s current response to COVID-19 as cases have been on the decline in recent weeks.
What to know about a potential Moderna vaccine for kids under 6
Read full article: What to know about a potential Moderna vaccine for kids under 6In kids, the first question is simply whether the vaccine is safe, and on that account, the answer is yes. Although the study wasn’t large enough to detect any infrequent side effects, most of those seen when a low dose Moderna vaccine was given to these young children were in the same range that we see with any other, as pediatric vaccine safety isn’t really the issue. The question is, how effective is it?
Report: Fake overseas accounts driving ‘trucker convoy’ momentum online
Read full article: Report: Fake overseas accounts driving ‘trucker convoy’ momentum onlineThe “truck convoy” protests that have overtaken Ottawa and Windsor this week are gaining similar momentum with U.S. anti-vaccination groups, but many of the social media accounts associated are from overseas and are not real, according to a report from NBC News.
OSHA withdraws mandate requiring COVID vaccine or testing and masks for some workers
Read full article: OSHA withdraws mandate requiring COVID vaccine or testing and masks for some workersFederal officials are withdrawing the mandate that requires either COVID vaccination or regular testing and masking for workers of larger companies.
MDHHS issues order requiring Michigan nursing homes to offer COVID vaccines to residents on site
Read full article: MDHHS issues order requiring Michigan nursing homes to offer COVID vaccines to residents on siteMichigan health officials have issued an epidemic order that requires nursing homes to offer on-site doses of the COVID vaccine to their residents.
Warren Consolidated Schools offers students free COVID tests as omicron variant spreads
Read full article: Warren Consolidated Schools offers students free COVID tests as omicron variant spreadsWhile most Metro Detroit students have already returned from Winter break, Wednesday marks the first day back for Warren Consolidated schools.
Get Caught Up: Michigan officials urge schools to double-down on COVID precautions after holiday break
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Michigan officials urge schools to double-down on COVID precautions after holiday breakMichigan’s health department is urging Michigan schools to double-down on preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as students and staff return to buildings after the holiday break.
MDHHS to Michigan schools: More COVID action needed as students, staff return after break
Read full article: MDHHS to Michigan schools: More COVID action needed as students, staff return after breakMichigan’s health department is urging Michigan schools to double-down on preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as students and staff return to buildings after the holiday break.
Fauci: US should ‘seriously’ consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Read full article: Fauci: US should ‘seriously’ consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travelThe nation’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccine mandate to board domestic flights as the omicron variant rapidly spreads.
Detroit struggles with COVID-19 vaccination rate after year
Read full article: Detroit struggles with COVID-19 vaccination rate after yearThe city of Detroit is approaching the one-year anniversary of its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines as officials continue to urge residents to get vaccinated or receive booster shots.
Tracking Michigan colleges, universities requiring COVID booster shots
Read full article: Tracking Michigan colleges, universities requiring COVID booster shotsAs of Friday, three universities in Michigan have announced that they will be requiring all students, faculty and staff receive booster shots against COVID.
Kroger to cut some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Read full article: Kroger to cut some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employeesKroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Michigan urges COVID vaccines, masks, testing; No omicron cases detected yet
Read full article: Michigan urges COVID vaccines, masks, testing; No omicron cases detected yetThe omicron variant has not yet been detected in Michigan, but health officials are urging residents to take precautions in the form of vaccinations and other mitigation strategies.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer urges all adults to get COVID-19 booster 6 months out
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer urges all adults to get COVID-19 booster 6 months outGov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging all residents ages 18 and older to schedule a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine if they are at least six months from when they were fully vaccinated.
Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting set
Read full article: Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting setAn influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult position
Read full article: Michigan group says COVID vaccine mandate puts businesses in difficult positionLeaders of multiple Chamber of Commerce groups in Michigan came together to discuss President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate for businesses. They argued that the mandate, along with the current worker shortage, puts business owners in a difficult situation.
Live blog: Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Live blog: Where to find COVID-19 vaccines for kids in Metro DetroitParents are looking for where to get their younger kids a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave its final green light for Pfizer adolescent doses in kids aged 5-11.
How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?
Read full article: How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly.
How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?
Read full article: How does the COVID vaccine mandate impact small businesses in Metro Detroit?Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly.
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.
University of Michigan virologist on FDA advisory panel shares insight into vote to recommend boosters, vaccines for kids
Read full article: University of Michigan virologist on FDA advisory panel shares insight into vote to recommend boosters, vaccines for kidsUniversity of Michigan virologist played a crucial role on the FDA’s COVID vaccine advisory panel when it came to the recommended authorization of COVID boosters, and vaccines for children.
Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?
Read full article: Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Michigan pre-orders 287,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids
Read full article: Michigan pre-orders 287,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kidsThe state of Michigan has pre-ordered 287,700 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric coronavirus vaccine as final approval is expected next week.
How long after exposure to COVID can a test detect the virus? When should I get my booster shot?
Read full article: How long after exposure to COVID can a test detect the virus? When should I get my booster shot?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.
Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccine
Read full article: Experts say pregnant women are being targeted with deliberately false information about COVID vaccineA growing amount of deliberately false information about the COVID vaccine is being targeted specifically at women who are pregnant, according to experts.
US sets the stage for COVID booster shots for millions
Read full article: US sets the stage for COVID booster shots for millionsThe U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stood on the verge of a major new phase as government advisers Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans — despite doubts the extra shots will do much to slow the pandemic.
FDA’s advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, those at high risk
Read full article: FDA’s advisory panel recommends Pfizer booster for 65 and older, those at high riskDealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots across the board, and instead endorsed the extra dose only for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
‘This is going to work’ -- Metro Detroit residents respond to national vaccine, mask mandates
Read full article: ‘This is going to work’ -- Metro Detroit residents respond to national vaccine, mask mandates“This is going to work,” said Dr. Mark Navin, a medical ethicist at Oakland University. “The immediate downside is the political pushback. This is going to polarize vaccination policy along party lines.”
CDC issues warning against unvaccinated travel ahead of Labor Day weekend as delta variant surges
Read full article: CDC issues warning against unvaccinated travel ahead of Labor Day weekend as delta variant surgesThe White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing on Tuesday (Aug. 31) and covered a wide range of topics.
CDC vaccine advisory panel focuses on full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine
Read full article: CDC vaccine advisory panel focuses on full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID vaccineThe CDC’s vaccine advisory panel held a public meeting on Monday and discussed the recent full FDA approval of Comirnaty, Pfizer’s COVID vaccine.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘Comirnaty’ receives full approval from FDA
Read full article: Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘Comirnaty’ receives full approval from FDAOn Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, which will now be marketed as Comirnaty.
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.
Federal health officials to recommend third dose of mRNA COVID vaccines, sources say
Read full article: Federal health officials to recommend third dose of mRNA COVID vaccines, sources saySources say federal health officials will recommend a third dose of the mRNA COVID vaccines to be given about eight months after the second dose.
Washtenaw County Health Department offers booster doses to immunocompromised residents
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department offers booster doses to immunocompromised residentsStarting Tuesday, immunocompromised residents can receive the additional doses during COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Health Department from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
COVID vaccine ‘booster’ dose to be authorized for immunocompromised individuals
Read full article: COVID vaccine ‘booster’ dose to be authorized for immunocompromised individualsStudies found that many immunocompromised people who didn’t respond to the first two doses of a COVID vaccine can benefit from a third dose.
Michigan health experts concerned about growth of COVID delta variant
Read full article: Michigan health experts concerned about growth of COVID delta variant"There will be a variant that will be more transmissible in children,” Dr. Fuller said. “I’m not saying that will happen, but I’m saying the nature is that that could happen."
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine not as effective as Pfizer, Moderna vaccines against delta variant
Read full article: Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine not as effective as Pfizer, Moderna vaccines against delta variantThe Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine may not be as effective as vaccines that use mRNA technology (Pfizer and Moderna), according to a new study.