Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens endorsed by US advisors

Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens endorsed by US advisors

The chief safety question for adolescents is a rare side effect called myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation seen mostly in younger men and teen boys who get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The vast majority of cases are mild -- far milder than the heart inflammation COVID-19 can cause -- and they seem to peak in older teens, those 16 and 17.

The chief safety question for adolescents is a rare side effect called myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation seen mostly in younger men and teen boys who get either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The vast majority of cases are mild -- far milder than the heart inflammation COVID-19 can cause -- and they seem to peak in older teens, those 16 and 17.

When should you stop shoveling? Doctors say there's an age limit

When should you stop shoveling? Doctors say there's an age limit

A Beaumont doctor says there is a right age when you should stop shoveling and start paying a teenager to handle the shoveling - and it may be younger than you think.

A Beaumont doctor says there is a right age when you should stop shoveling and start paying a teenager to handle the shoveling - and it may be younger than you think.

‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness

‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness

Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.

Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.

Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19

The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.

The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.

MIOSHA investigating United Wholesale Mortgage after dozens of complaints about lack of COVID-19 protocol

MIOSHA investigating United Wholesale Mortgage after dozens of complaints about lack of COVID-19 protocol

Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.

Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.

Almost 700 employees of Henry Ford Health System test positive for Covid

Almost 700 employees of Henry Ford Health System test positive for Covid

As more and more people test positive for COVID-19, Henry Ford Health System says almost 700 employees have tested positive in one week, putting an even bigger strain on healthcare.

As more and more people test positive for COVID-19, Henry Ford Health System says almost 700 employees have tested positive in one week, putting an even bigger strain on healthcare.

N95 masks far more effective at preventing COVID-19 infection compared to cloth masks

N95 masks far more effective at preventing COVID-19 infection compared to cloth masks

In a study of different face coverings, N95 masks prevented COVID-19 infection for up to 25 hours when next to someone carrying the virus. Cloth masks only prevented infection for 20 minutes.

In a study of different face coverings, N95 masks prevented COVID-19 infection for up to 25 hours when next to someone carrying the virus. Cloth masks only prevented infection for 20 minutes.

CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.

The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.

Detroit schools to resume class remotely through Jan. 14

Detroit schools to resume class remotely through Jan. 14

Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.

Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.

Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection

Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection

"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."

"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."

Former United Wholesale Mortgage employee says company isn't doing enough to protect workforce from Covid

Former United Wholesale Mortgage employee says company isn't doing enough to protect workforce from Covid

A former employee at United Wholesale Mortgage says he's speaking for many of his friends and colleagues who are worried about their safety but scared of losing their jobs - as Covid surges throughout the community - and the company's sprawling campus in Pontiac.

A former employee at United Wholesale Mortgage says he's speaking for many of his friends and colleagues who are worried about their safety but scared of losing their jobs - as Covid surges throughout the community - and the company's sprawling campus in Pontiac.

Doctor says changing Covid recommendations can cause mistrust; still backs 10 days isolation

Doctor says changing Covid recommendations can cause mistrust; still backs 10 days isolation

"I think one of the big criticisms so far has not been the science aspect of it, but the messaging - so the fact that people have been experiencing a lot of sometimes contradictory recommendations coming out of these institutions, that’s a big source of mistrust," Dr. Skrzynski said.

"I think one of the big criticisms so far has not been the science aspect of it, but the messaging - so the fact that people have been experiencing a lot of sometimes contradictory recommendations coming out of these institutions, that’s a big source of mistrust," Dr. Skrzynski said.

When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19?

When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19?

Using an at-home Covid test too early in your illness may give you an inaccurate result.

Using an at-home Covid test too early in your illness may give you an inaccurate result.

FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15

FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15

The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.

The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.