vaccines

We learned about the increase in measles cases in Windsor, an invasive species from the Great Lakes wreaking havoc in Japan, what’s behind the “muck” in Lake St. Clair, how wealth inequality destabilizes the world, and indigenous traditions for harvesting wild rice in Michigan.

This episode included segments about SNAP recipients struggling with the pause on benefits, the economic impact of Michigan’s 12 federally recognized Indigenous tribes, vaccine research from Henry Ford Health, and the historic election of Mary Sheffield as mayor of Detroit.

An unpublished study from Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System found a significant connection between routine childhood vaccines and chronic health conditions. The health system and others say the study was deeply flawed, but anti-vaccine advocates say it was suppressed.

Other states have issued orders authorizing the shots for virtually anyone who wants them, or requiring state insurers to cover the vaccine. Michigan's approach is "more measured," officials say.

There's been a lot of confusion around new federal guidance on COVID vaccines. We broke down what you need to know about the availability of the shot this fall. Also, the debate over allowing off-road vehicles into wilderness areas. And we check in with some of the roller derby teams converging in Lansing this weekend for Skate Wars.

If you're under 65 and healthy, you're going to have to attest to having an underlying medical condition (like pregnancy, obesity, or a mental health condition) that would qualify you as "high risk."

RFK Jr.'s decision to remove the shot from the CDC's recommended schedule for the two groups has created confusion among patients and providers, health officials said.

What to know about COVID vaccines, especially if you’re pregnant or have small infants in your life. Also, Eastern Michigan becomes the latest to cut ties with some foreign universities. Then, the Third Place music festival returns to Washtenaw County. Plus, new views on your favorite fresh water: cartographer Alex Hill’s book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps."

Calling measles cases in the state the "canary in the coal mine," Michigan's chief medical executive says declining vaccination rates are a real concern.

Health officials are urging vaccinations as measles cases climb, including four in a widening outbreak in Montcalm County. But officials said they couldn’t release further details.