MDHHS, MDARD, EGLE and local health departments provide tips on how to stay safe from Harmful Algal Blooms

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@Michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. – Michigan residents living near or visiting bodies of water should be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms (HABs). The Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS); Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have collaborated with […]

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Presumptive case of human influenza A(H3) variant (swine flu) infection in Lapeer County Resident

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), and Lapeer County Health Department (LCHD) are investigating the state’s first presumptive case of human influenza A (H3) variant (swine flu) in 2023.  The individual is a Lapeer County resident who was a swine exhibitor at the Oakland County Fair held

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Mosquitos Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis found in Barry County

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July 6, 2023 Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitos collected in Barry County on June 30th, 2023 have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Laboratories. Although no cases have been diagnosed in people or animals, it

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Food Safety

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Each year 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness. Learn more about keeping your families food safe. To help keep you and your loved ones safe from foodborne diseases, follow the four basic steps of food safety—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—now and throughout the year. Home canning is a great way to preserve

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