Henry Ford doctors combat vaccine hesitancy with open letter
"What's frustrating is the amount of misinformation and politicization of this topic right now," said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, chief clinical officer at HFHS.
Detroit encouraging COVID-19 booster shots among immunocompromised, will reopen TCF Center
Detroit is bolstering its COVID-19 vaccine campaign by introducing a plan to distribute CDC-approved booster shots Monday, even as it struggles to boost its vaccination rate. Currently, it stands at 41%.
Warning for college kids tempted by fake vaccination cards: Don't do it
"The frustration level is making kids make stupid and rash decisions," she said. "(They say) 'Oh this is the quick fix - a fake vax card, I'm set.' You are not set. You have now just set yourself up for a lifetime of holding your breath every time you apply for a job and wondering if that time you get busted for a fake vax card, will come back to haunt you."
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Eastern Michigan University introduces COVID-19 vaccine incentive drawings for students, staff
Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti is using a drawing to encourage students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Which universities in Michigan require a COVID-19 vaccine?
Many universities in Michigan are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine at different levels as college students are preparing to move into residents halls, rental apartments, or commute to and from classes.
Washtenaw County says 70% of its population has gotten one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine
More than 90% of its residents over the age of 65 have also gotten one shot. It joins Oakland County, which hit 70% protection in late July.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Unvaccinated COVID-19 hospital cases are surging, says Henry Ford Health System
More than 80 patients across the health system hospitalized is four times higher than the cases the system had on July 19. Officials there are making a special appeal to parents.
Henry Ford Hospital nurse shares story of COVID-19 survival
Now as Covid cases creep back up and concerns over the Delta variant grow, Morris hopes her story serves as a reminder for us to continue to take Covid-19 seriously.
When will the COVID-19 vaccine be available for children under 12?
As the delta variant of COVID-19 takes hold in the U.S., the next front on COVID-19 vaccines is children. So when could we see the vaccine being authorized for children younger than 12?
Meijer offering $10 coupons to any college students that get COVID-19 vaccines at its pharmacies
The latest incentive to getting vaccinated comes after a slew of coronavirus vaccine mandates in the armed forces and at colleges in Michigan were announced in recent weeks.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
University of Michigan announces new indoor mask rules on all three campuses
The University of Michigan is now joining the growing chorus of institutions with new mask rules, only days after it announced a mandate on COVID-19 vaccines for students, staff, and faculty.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Michigan hospitals fear surge in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations
As the CDC raises Michigan's COVID-19 risk level to substantial, doctors are concerned about the spread of the virus as kids return to school.
Michigan COVID-19 vaccine rates rise for third straight week amid Delta surge
Michigan administered more than 40,000 first-dose shots for the first time in a month and a half last week.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.