4 viruses circulating in Michigan are fueling "quad-demic" of illness
A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
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A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Doctors are seeing more flu cases, and with the holiday season underway, they think the situation may get worse.
Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have had some patients searching pharmacies and rationing pills, and now parents in some areas are having to hunt to find over-the-counter pain- and fever-reducing medications for their sick kids.
As a trio of respiratory viruses spreads across the country and pediatric hospitalizations remain high, some hospitals are running into a new problem: a shortage of medical-grade cribs.
Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number of admissions from the week before, according to data updated Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A sniffle, a sneeze or a cough can set off alarm bells these days for families with young children.
Seasonal flu activity is "elevated across the country," with "high" or "very high" respiratory virus activity in more than half of US states, according to an update published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With this year's Thanksgiving the third since the onset of the pandemic, there are now many tools to help manage Covid-19 risk, including safe and widely available vaccines.
There are new restrictions for young visitors to Corewell Health East, formerly known as Beaumont Health.
Health officials are laying out the warning signs surrounding RSV one day after the death of a Macomb County boy.
OCHD said people with cold-like symptoms should limit interaction with children at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.
Amid a surge of respiratory infections, children's hospitals across the United States are so busy that some had to set up tents to handle patient overflow.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
A Port Huron, Michigan, woman is facing several charges after the Michigan State Police said it learned she was sharing files of child sexually abusive material online.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Police in Warren, Michigan, are investigating after they said a motorist crashed a stolen sedan following a brief pursuit on Friday night.
An air quality alert is in effect for several counties in Southeast Michigan until Monday at noon due to the warmth melting the snow.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus, Michigan, a spokesperson for the federal agency told CBS News Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
Two people are dead and another is injured after a head-on collision in Clinton Township, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
Voters in Michigan say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns.
The Lac La Belle was one of the most popular steamers on Lake Michigan. It went down in 1872.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Good morning Family!! Happy Monday! How about those temps over the weekend! Today, starting off with patchy fog before 9am. Areas of fog/freezing fog can be locally dense this morning. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 49. Above normal temperatures continue through mid week. The next round of precipitation is on schedule for Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Investigators searching for clues that may lead to finding Nancy Guthrie have found DNA on a glove that was located around two miles from her Tucson, Arizona home. Andres Gutierrez has details on the search as it approaches its third week.
The Michigan Chinese Chorus held a concert at the Farmington Community Library in Farmington Hills on Sunday afternoon as a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Celebrations across the area will take place until Tuesday.
Dozens of people enjoyed Sunday's warm weather at Winterfest in Oak Park. Attendees told CBS News Detroit it was a great day to get out and have some family fun.
CBS News Detroit learned on Sunday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Romulus. Julia Avant reports.