Vaccines

A fourth individual in Washtenaw County is being monitored by the health officials as a potential fourth case of measles locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is advising residents to remain cautious as a third measles case has been confirmed in the area.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is suspecting a possible second case of measles in the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the area. Health officials are taking precautions to help the public limit the spread of the virus. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is advising local residents to remain on guard against communicable illnesses still lingering during the latter half of this cold/flu season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Cases of measles continue to climb. This year alone, there have been four times the number of cases reported in the U.S. than in a normal given year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is standing by its recommended childhood vaccination schedule, which includes 17 shots. That differs from recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which suggests children need only 11 vaccines. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

As cases of the measles continue to climb in the U.S. and Michigan, Washtenaw County health officials want to remind the public it is an entirely preventable disease. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced House Bills 5344-5354 that would make the vaccination rates of child care more accessible to parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance. Colin Jackson has more.