Macomb County Sees Rise in Flu Symptom Cases

Reports of flu-like symptoms rose from last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department.

This flu season has affected thousands of Macomb County residents, with more reported cases than last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department. There were 1,580 reports of flu-like symptom cases during the second week of December, up from the previous week of 1,211 and 1,069 in the last week of November, according to the department's latest available statistics on Thursday. None of those cases in Macomb County were fatal and they do not specify how many were children or adults. They also do not represent influenza cases unreported by individuals since much of the information comes from schools and hospitals. They do reflect, however, more reported flu-like cases than last year or two years prior at this time. “…

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Where Can You Get a Flu Shot Around Macomb Township?

Flu season is here and with at least two new strains already being passed around, here's where you and your family can get this year's vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Macomb Township Seniors Invited to Free Document Shredding, Drug Disposal Event

Macomb County will host a drug take-back and shredding event Oct. 18 at Freedom Hill to help local seniors, age 60 and older, properly dispose of medications and keep their personal information safe.

Macomb County senior citizens can dispose of unwanted medications and sensitive personal information for free Thursday at a document-shredding and medication-collection event at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Freedom Hill County Park, 115000 Metropolitan Pkwy, east of Schoenherr. The event, which in the past has been held at the Verkuilen Building in Clinton Township, was moved this year to accomodate increased traffic. Once again the Macomb County Senior Citizen Services Department is partnering with Absolute Shreds, a mobile shredding company, to shred any unwanted personal documents for area seniors. By shredding unwanted personal documents in this method, seniors …

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Where Can You Get a Flu Shot Around Macomb Township?

Flu season is here and with at least two new strains already being passed around, here's where you and your family can get this year's vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season usually peaks in January and with at least two new strains of influenza being passed around this year, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention are recommending everyone get a flu shot as soon as possible. Developed for the 2012-13 flu season, the vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses and is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. A person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time and annual vaccination is needed for optimal protection, according to the Macomb County Health Department. The health department is currently offering a seasonal flu vaccine at its Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores health centers. The vaccine is $15 and payable with cash or check. Children …

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Flu Vaccine Available at Macomb County Health Dept. Starting Sept. 10

A season flu vaccine will be offered for $15 at the Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores offices of the county health department.

With 80-degree days still in the forecast, it may seem too early to be thinking about cold and flu season, but flu outbreaks have been known to happen as early as October, and the health department isn't taking any chances of being unprepared. To help ward off the fever, sneezing, aches and nausea that typically come with bouts of the flu, the Macomb County Health Department will begin offering a seasonal flu vaccine on Monday, Sept. 10, at its Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores health centers. Developed for the 2012-13 flu season, the vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses and is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. A person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time and annual …

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West Nile Virus Outbreak Continues, With 8 Confirmed Cases in Macomb County

Health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, and watch for signs of the virus.

Confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Michigan this year are already double 2011 numbers, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health Communicable Disease Division. As of Aug. 22, there had been 60 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Michigan, including two deaths. More than 1,000 have been reported nationwide. In Macomb County, there have been eight confirmed cases; six in Oakland County; 21 in Wayne County, 8 of which were in Detroit, and one of which was fatal. The majority of those cases developed in August. According to the Wayne County Department of Public Health, mosquito populations typically peak in late August. However, an unseasonably hot summer contributed to earlier development of the state's mosquito population…

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What Can You Drop Off at Macomb County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection?

Macomb County residents are encouraged to drop off a variety of household items that are considered hazardous waste from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Washington Township municipal offices.

County Plans Household Hazardous Waste, Medication Collection for Residents

Macomb County residents are encouraged to drop off their hazardous household waste and expired medications from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Washington Township municipal offices.

Update: A Macomb Patch reader reports this collection site is not accepting e-waste at this time. From battery acid to nail polish remover, Macomb County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of various types of household hazardous waste at a countywide collection event next weekend. The collection will be held Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Washington Township municipal offices, 57900 Van Dyke. “This program offers residents an environmentally safe and responsible alternative to landfill disposal for toxic chemicals,” said Health and Community Services Director Steve Gold, in a prepared statement. Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of everything from automotive products and garden pesticides to household cleaners…

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Hazardous Waste Collections Scheduled in Macomb County

The Macomb County Health Department will properly dispose of hazardous materials this summer in Mount Clemens.

    The Macomb County Health Department will hold household hazardous waste collections throughout the summer at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.   Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Health Department Mount Clemens Among the items accepted in the free collections are: For more information, call 586-469-5236 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, email or call the 24/7 hotline at 586-466-7923.

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Health Department Adds Hours to Meet Back-to-School Immunization Demand

The Macomb County Health Department will be offering Saturday hours through September to meet the added demand of back-to-school immunizations.

Getting vaccinated is probably every student's least favorite back-to-school activity, but officials at the Macomb County Health Department say it is one of the most important. "Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away," said Dr. Kevin P. Lokar, medical director with the health department, in a release. "In fact, three cases of tetanus were recently reported in Michigan." In September 2010, the State of Michigan passed new school immunization rules for children entering sixth grade as well as all students 11-18 years of age changing school districts. These vaccinations are mandatory for all public and private schools in Michigan. Parents can opt to sign a waiver, but must present a valid medical, religious and philosophical reason …

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