August 16, 2024

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) has confirmed multiple cases of pertussis (whooping cough) within the district. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads through direct contact or airborne droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. Key Information: For more information, visit the CDC’s Pertussis Page or contact VBCDHD at 269-621-3143. […]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a domestic animal for 2024. The case was found in a three-year-old, unvaccinated Percheron colt from Eaton County. This serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting both animals and people from mosquito-borne diseases.