Health News

MDARD Offers Tips To Safe Mosquito Control This Summer

Lansing, MI - With warmer summer weather finally making its appearance, Michiganders are urged to remember to take precautions against mosquitos, ticks, and the diseases they carry. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is providing guidance for safely choosing and using insect repellants and insecticides.

MDHHS Is Urging Michiganders To Take Precautions To Avoid Ticks

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, are increasing across the state.

MDHHS Reiterates FDA's Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating vaccine providers across the state about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limiting the authorized use on the administration of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine.

Avian Flu Detected In MI's First Commercial Poultry Flock

Lansing, MI - Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry facility in Muskegon County.

MDHHS Recommends Testing As Part Of Hepatitis Awareness Month

Lansing, MI - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed May as Hepatitis Awareness Month and Thursday, May 19 as Hepatitis Testing Day in Michigan.

New Feature For Locating COVID-19 Treatment Options In MI

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing a new tool for Michigan residents and health care providers to help locate COVID-19 treatments across the state.

Avian Flu Detected In Oakland County Backyard Flock

Lansing, MI - Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Oakland County.

MI Consumers Reminded To Take Steps To Prevent Foodborne Illness

Lansing, MI - Warm weather is finally coming to Michigan and that means the start of the picnic and barbecue season. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding consumers to take precautions when preparing, holding, and serving foods in warmer weather to prevent foodborne illness.

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