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MDHHS, MDARD reminding Michigan families about cinnamon recall. Consumers urged to throw products away.
MDHHS and MDARD are urging Michigan families to stop using specific cinnamon brands due to elevated lead levels. Following FDA’s request, six companies have been urged to recall their products,…
Read MoreVBCDHD Raises Awareness About Syphilis
Syphilis and Urges Testing to Prevent Health Complications April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, and the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) is raising awareness about the importance…
Read MoreUSDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle
Federal agencies including the USDA, FDA, and CDC, along with state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness affecting dairy cows, causing decreased lactation and other symptoms. Highly…
Read MoreMichigan Experiences First Case of Measles Since 2019
VBCDHD Recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4 – 8
VBCDHD Announces Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
VBCDHD Announces Flu Clinic Schedule
Notice to Residents of the City of Dowagiac – Important Information About Your Drinking Water
Rabid Bat Found in Van Buren County
A Rabid Bat Has Been Found in Van Buren County Please Follow Proper Precautions Lawrence, MI – A rabid bat has been identified in Van Buren County. The bat was…
Read MoreMDARD Confirms First Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus for 2023 in Horses
For immediate release: September 11, 2023Media contacts: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 or Chelsea Lewis-Parisio, 517-331-1151 LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting Michigan’s first cases of Eastern equine…
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