Vaccinations

State health officials are once again urging more parents to get their children immunized against preventable diseases.Michigan has the fourth-highest…

Winter doesn't just mean freezing temperatures – it's also a time when we are more likely to get sick. Which leads us to our next question: Do you…

The United States needs to do a better job of fighting the spread of infectious disease. And so does the state of Michigan.That's according to a report…

Michigan now has the fourth highest rate in the nation of parents who do not have their children vaccinated for religious, medical and other reasons. Many…

Entrepreneurship is on the rise in West Michigan. We took a look at what this means for the Grand Rapids area and the rest of the state.And, when you…

Michigan has the fourth highest rate in the nation of parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated for religious, medical and other reasons. Many…

It might be embarrassing, but expecting mothers: it is ok to tell friends and family to be vaccinated before they see your baby.Pertussis, or Whooping…

Maybe people are washing their hands and staying home when they’re sick. Maybe they’re not even going to the doctor’s office; toughing it out at home on…

Flu vaccinations are invaluable for anyone aiming to stay healthy this winter.Dr. Dean Sienko, Interim Chief Medical Executive for the Michigan Department…

Michigan health officials say the flu has arrived in Michigan, and it's much earlier than usual. The flu doesn't usually get a grip until January or…