As the weather cools and viruses circulate, health experts note that Michiganders have three different vaccines to protect them from respiratory illness.
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New COVID shot clears FDA, may be Michigan-bound later in week
The newly formulated COVID vaccine is designed to take a swing at more recent variants as the fall respiratory season arrives. Final approval and guidance from the CDC is expected on Tuesday.
More over-the-counter Narcan to hit Michigan shelves amid opioid epidemic
Access to the drug should increase in coming days after thousands of kits are shipped. Michigan has allowed over-the-counter sales since 2017, but not all pharmacies carried the drug that reverses overdoses.
Free rehabilitation care coming for Detroiters through $10M donation
Dan Gilbert said Detroiters deserve access to the same care he received when the billionaire suffered a stroke in 2019.
5 things to know as Michigan COVID cases rise into the fall
The end of summer signals a new season — one of respiratory diseases. As cases and hospitalizations tick upward, here’s a short, smart update on new variants, new vaccines and the latest advice to stay safe.
Over 80,000 Michigan residents lost Medicaid benefits in first month
The vast majority lost coverage because they had not filled out and returned state forms required to maintain enrollment. More are likely to be kicked off over the next year.
RSV vaccine available for older Michiganders, but many don’t know of it
Up to 10,000 older Americans die per year from the RSV virus, which made the approval of the first vaccine a breakthrough. But a new U-M survey shows many either don’t know or don’t care about the vaccine.
New COVID variant confirmed in Michigan. What to know about BA.2.86
The identification of a new subvariant abroad and in Michigan comes as the state and nation report small increases in cases and hospitalizations from the virus and fewer deaths.
Michigan kindergarten vaccinations plunge. What’s the rate in your school?
The number of children attending school in buildings with vaccination rates less than 90 percent has doubled since 2015. Check out the rate of elementary schools statewide.
Despite court ruling, abortion drug in Michigan remains accessible for now
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that places limits on the prescription of mifepristone, the so-called abortion drug. But those restrictions remain on hold as the case heads to the U.S. Supreme Court.