Friday, January 4, 2013
Reports of flu-like symptoms rose from last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department.
This flu season has affected thousands of Macomb County residents, with more reported cases than last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department. There were 1,580 reports of flu-like symptom cases during the second week of December, up from the previous week of 1,211 and 1,069 in the last week of November, according to the department's latest available statistics on Thursday. None of those cases in Macomb County were fatal and they do not specify how many were children or adults. They also do not represent influenza cases unreported by individuals since much of the information comes from schools and hospitals. They do reflect, however, more reported flu-like cases than last year or two years prior at this time. “…
Monday, September 10, 2012
A season flu vaccine will be offered for $15 at the Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores offices of the county health department.
With 80-degree days still in the forecast, it may seem too early to be thinking about cold and flu season, but flu outbreaks have been known to happen as early as October, and the health department isn't taking any chances of being unprepared. To help ward off the fever, sneezing, aches and nausea that typically come with bouts of the flu, the Macomb County Health Department will begin offering a seasonal flu vaccine on Monday, Sept. 10, at its Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores health centers. Developed for the 2012-13 flu season, the vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses and is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. A person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time and annual …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Macomb County Health Department will properly dispose of hazardous materials this summer in Mount Clemens.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Macomb County Health Department will hold household hazardous waste collections throughout the summer at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens. Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Among the items accepted in the free collections are: For more information, call 586-469-5236 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, email or call the 24/7 hotline at 586-466-7923.
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Macomb County Health Department will be offering Saturday hours through September to meet the added demand of back-to-school immunizations.
Getting vaccinated is probably every student's least favorite back-to-school activity, but officials at the Macomb County Health Department say it is one of the most important. "Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away," said Dr. Kevin P. Lokar, medical director with the health department, in a release. "In fact, three cases of tetanus were recently reported in Michigan." In September 2010, the State of Michigan passed new school immunization rules for children entering sixth grade as well as all students 11-18 years of age changing school districts. These vaccinations are mandatory for all public and private schools in Michigan. Parents can opt to sign a waiver, but must present a valid medical, religious and philosophical reason …
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Friday, May 27, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
