As Michigan faces winter weather and snow, with Arctic cold air on the way, there's a risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Here's what to know.

At the end of December, trends in respiratory illness reached the highest levels so far this season at both the national level and in Michigan.

At least two Michigan health systems have put temporary visitor restrictions in place to reduce spread of illness between guests, patients, and workers. It isn’t a new move for Corewell Health or Detroit Medical Center, both of which have limited visitors during recent flu seasons.

Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned that a bird flu pandemic was coming. He said

Here are steps to prevent the spread of norovirus in Michigan this season: Wash your hands well and often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces. Stay home when sick for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Wash laundry in hot water. Cook shellfish thoroughly and wash fruits and vegetables.

This winter's wave of norovirus infections has reached levels that are now more than double last season's peak, in figures published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the notorious stomach bug.

News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.

WATERFORD, Mich. (FOX 2) - One man is being tested after being exposed to Bird Flu from infected chickens in Waterford. A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on Thursday, and was detected in a backyard flock.It is the second case of HPAI in Oakland County since the virus was first detected in Michigan back in 2022.

As of Dec. 28, Michigan’s flu shot uptake -- less than 2.5 million doses -- sat far below its goal of 4 million doses administered. The state is behind where it was this time each of the last five years.

A buck harvested in Mecosta County has been identified with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release, the first positive case found in the county as the always-fatal disease continues to spread.

As flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases rise, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to get vaccinated.

The Michigan child survived and is being treated for injuries considered serious but not life-threatening, per multiple outlets