Vaccinations https://www.wcmu.org/tags/vaccination Vaccinations en-US Copyright Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:42 GMT Whooping cough cases rise in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/whooping052825 Michigan saw nearly 500 cases of whooping cough as of April. Health officials say communicable diseases like that are on the rise because of the low vaccination rate. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/whooping052825 Masha Smahliuk Central Michigan health officials urge residents to get measles vaccine https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-20/central-michigan-health-officials-urge-residents-to-get-measles-vaccine The number of measles cases continue to rise in the United States. The Central Michigan District Health Department said that 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:50:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-20/central-michigan-health-officials-urge-residents-to-get-measles-vaccine Jazmin Anderson Potential challenges with the USDA testing bird flu vaccines https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-30/potential-challenges-with-the-usda-testing-bird-flu-vaccines The USDA is in the midst of vaccine trials for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Results can be expected by the end of August. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:52:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-30/potential-challenges-with-the-usda-testing-bird-flu-vaccines Zipporah Abarca Medical professionals warn consumers about accidental acetaminophen overdose https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-12-24/medical-professionals-warn-consumers-about-accidental-acetaminophen-overdose It’s that time of year again: snowy weather, holidays, and yes, flu season. As over-the-counter remedies become a grocery staple for people across the… Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:37:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-12-24/medical-professionals-warn-consumers-about-accidental-acetaminophen-overdose First case of measles this year in Washtenaw County https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-14/first-case-of-measles-this-year-in-washtenaw-county The first case of measles in Michigan this year has been reported, and health officials say members of the public may have been exposed. The patient was… Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:16:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-14/first-case-of-measles-this-year-in-washtenaw-county