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Prevent Tick Bites: Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Cases Rising in MichiganThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents to take action to prevent tick bites. Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and anaplasmosis…
Read MoreHepatitis Awareness Month: Get Tested and Vaccinated for Hepatitis B and C in Van Buren & Cass Counties
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. It’s a good time to learn about hepatitis B and hepatitis C — two common infections that can harm your liver. The Van Buren/Cass District…
Read MoreStay Safe This Summer: Avoid Foam on Michigan Waterways
As the weather warms up, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and streams. Foam may look…
Read MoreNew Michigan Law Requires Lead Testing for Children: What You Need to Know
To protect children from the dangers of lead exposure, Michigan’s new law requires all children to be tested for lead at 12 months and 24 months of age. These universal…
Read MoreImportant Recall Notice: Gerber® Soothe ‘n’ Chew® Teething Sticks
Shared on behalf of the FDA and Gerber Products Company. Gerber Products Company has recalled all batches of Gerber® Soothe ‘n’ Chew® Teething Sticks (Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors) because…
Read MoreMeasles and Dengue Virus Updates for Our Community
Measles Update:As of April 22, eight cases of measles have been confirmed in Michigan, including residents from Oakland, Kent, Macomb, Montcalm, and Ingham counties. Most cases are connected to recent…
Read MoreVBCDHD to Attend Senior Veteran Expo in Mattawan on May 5
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) will be participating in the upcoming Senior Veteran Expo hosted by the Mattawan Lions Club on Monday, May 5, from 9:00 AM to…
Read MoreTake Charge During STI Awareness Week
STI Awareness Week is April 13–19, and it’s a great time to protect your health. Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are on the rise in Michigan. Many…
Read MoreSevere Weather Alert: Stay Safe During Upcoming Storms
Following the storms on March 29-30 that left over 300,000 homes without power, another round of severe weather is expected late Wednesday, April 2, into Thursday morning, April 3. The…
Read MoreProtect Your Backyard Flock from Avian Influenza (H5N1)
As migratory birds return to Michigan, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in backyard flocks increases. This virus spreads easily and can be deadly to chickens, ducks,…
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