Michigan health officials confirm 2 more children die of influenza
The latest deaths were reported in Kent County, Michigan.
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The latest deaths were reported in Kent County, Michigan.
A Macomb County child has died as a result of influenza, the third such case in Michigan confirmed this month.
Two Michigan children recently died as a result of seasonal influenza A, state health officials said.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed its first influenza-related pediatric death in the state for the 2023-2024 flu season.
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"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
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The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
As influenza rates are high across the United States, Michigan is one of the states with low influenza activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
The No. 5 seed Wolverines (27-9) face the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (30-5) in Atlanta, Georgia.
The No. 2 seed Spartans (29-6) faced the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
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The Michigan State men's basketball team will fight for a spot in the Final Four with its upcoming game against Auburn in Sunday's Elite Eight game.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 on Friday night to guarantee their first winning season since 2016.
The Michigan men's basketball team wasn't successful in clinching a spot in the Elite Eight, falling to Auburn Friday night in Sweet 16.
The No. 2 seed Spartans (29-6) faced the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in Atlanta, Georgia.
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