Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
U-M Dearborn requires students to be vaccinated or test negative weekly for campus classes in fall
New rules have been put in place at the U-M Dearborn campus for the fall semester. Students will either have to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative test every week.
New rules have been put in place at the U-M Dearborn campus for the fall semester. Students will either have to be vaccinated or show proof of a negative test every week.
Next phase of vaccine distribution will bring shots to neighborhoods, doctor offices
"Shifting to make sure everyone has vaccines available to them in their neighborhood, federally qualified health centers, the pharmacy, their private doctor offices," Khaldun said. "That's where we are transitioning in the upcoming months."
"Shifting to make sure everyone has vaccines available to them in their neighborhood, federally qualified health centers, the pharmacy, their private doctor offices," Khaldun said. "That's where we are transitioning in the upcoming months."
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
U-M students living on Ann Arbor campus must be vaccinated, school says
The president said the school wouldn't mandate shots "at this time" but strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. The requirement will go in effect in the fall.
The president said the school wouldn't mandate shots "at this time" but strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. The requirement will go in effect in the fall.
Side effects you may experience after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may cause more severe side effects than the first shot.
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may cause more severe side effects than the first shot.
Michigan kids hospitalized with COVID-19 hit a new high this week
Michigan hospitals have admitted 70 kids with COVID-19, the highest rate yet. While children still have better outcomes than older age groups do when infected, the trend is still sobering for many.
Michigan hospitals have admitted 70 kids with COVID-19, the highest rate yet. While children still have better outcomes than older age groups do when infected, the trend is still sobering for many.
UM-Dearborn to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly negative test to be on campus
Students, staff, and faculty who plan to visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this fall will need to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students, staff, and faculty who plan to visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this fall will need to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
As vaccine demand starts to slip in Michigan, cities move toward community-run clinics
Detroit, like many other cities, is starting to see growing stockpiles of vaccine doses, even as much of the state remains completely unprotected from COVID-19.
Detroit, like many other cities, is starting to see growing stockpiles of vaccine doses, even as much of the state remains completely unprotected from COVID-19.
Hundreds receive vaccine at Sheffield Center, Duggan sees community access key
"What Rev. (Horace) Sheffield has done here, is taken trust in the institution of this community and reach out to them in a way the government could not do," Duggan said. "It is very impressive. I am going to have my team come out to see what he has done because clearly, he is succeeding."
"What Rev. (Horace) Sheffield has done here, is taken trust in the institution of this community and reach out to them in a way the government could not do," Duggan said. "It is very impressive. I am going to have my team come out to see what he has done because clearly, he is succeeding."
There's more COVID-19 vaccines than people making appointments at Ford Field site
Last week saw a 2,000 dose slump at Ford Field. Some communities are now starting to see a new problem - there are more vaccines than people making appointments.
Last week saw a 2,000 dose slump at Ford Field. Some communities are now starting to see a new problem - there are more vaccines than people making appointments.
Parents of student-athletes blast lawmakers over 'asinine regulations'
"Our students should not be subjected to these asinine regulations that are not ethical, legally questionable and totally ineffective. Our students are not guinea pigs for the state of Michigan," she said.
"Our students should not be subjected to these asinine regulations that are not ethical, legally questionable and totally ineffective. Our students are not guinea pigs for the state of Michigan," she said.
Michigan nurses say they are forced to wear same mask all day, beg for help during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan nurses are begging lawmakers for help as they continue to work without proper PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan nurses are begging lawmakers for help as they continue to work without proper PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan issues warning not to eat raw milk products produced illegally by unlicensed farm
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is warning consumers not to eat raw milk products from Shetler Family Farm in Morely.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is warning consumers not to eat raw milk products from Shetler Family Farm in Morely.
Michigan offers COVID-19 testing at some welcome centers, Traverse City airport
Michigan travelers can receive COVID-19 tests at some welcome centers and the Cherry Capital Airport this spring.
Michigan travelers can receive COVID-19 tests at some welcome centers and the Cherry Capital Airport this spring.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
Michigan coronavirus cases, positivity rate starting to decline across state
The country's worst outbreak of new COVID-19 infections is beginning to slow down after its seven-day average for new cases fell by more than 1,200 in a week. At its peak, 7,000 cases were being reported a day.
The country's worst outbreak of new COVID-19 infections is beginning to slow down after its seven-day average for new cases fell by more than 1,200 in a week. At its peak, 7,000 cases were being reported a day.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.