Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
WAYNE COUNTY – Hand, foot & mouth disease, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, influenza, COVID, RSV, croup
Dr. Jennifer Stephens-Hoyer -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Plymouth
“We are seeing plenty of viral infections and secondary flares of asthma and COPD. Croup cases have also increased in our pediatric population. Croup coughs tend to worsen at night and can be calmed by breathing shower steam (be cautious of temperatures) and exposure to cool night air. Any child with persistent noisy breathing at rest or difficulty breathing should be evaluated immediately.”
Dr. Tiffney Widner -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re seeing kiddos with the hand-foot-mouth virus. The rash has to scab over before the child can return to school. Frequent handwashing and disinfecting common surfaces is recommended if a child in the home has it. We’re also seeing allergy and asthma exacerbations, and viral upper respiratory infections.”
Sannid Saleh, RN -- Director of Emergency Services, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital and DMC Harper University Hospital Emergency Departments
“We are currently seeing an increase in respiratory ailments like flu, COVID and RSV. Now is the time to get vaccinated. We’ve also been noticing more patients coming in with burns from bonfires. They’re either tripping near a bonfire, or the fires get too big and out of control, catching clothes on fire.”
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“We’re seeing more CHF flare-ups and viral colds in kids this week. Please take your medications, limit your salt intake, and check your weight daily. For little ones, wash hands often, stay home when sick, and keep vaccines up to date.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Hand foot & mouth disease, sore throats, sports injuries, asthma flare-ups, upper respiratory viruses, stomach viruses
Dr. Adam Vieder -- Emergency Center Physician, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital
“Currently, a spattering of viral illness causing upper respiratory symptoms are present within the community. With the weather slowly changing to true fall temperatures, some allergic elements are still prevalent blurring the lines between infectious or allergic bases for the symptoms. The best recommendations are to continue appropriate hand hygiene, stay home from school or work if you are feeling ill, and consulting your physician on guidance for what medications would be most beneficial for you. Flu season is around the corner too so now is the time to optimize your health and prepare your at home medicine cabinet with medications for fevers, aches, and congestion.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We’re seeing a spike in pediatric cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, along with viral pharyngitis. With football season in full swing, pediatric sports injuries are also on the rise. Interestingly, respiratory illnesses remain low for both kids and adults—for now.”
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield
“We are seeing an uptick in asthma flare ups and viral Upper Respiratory Infections. Also, an increase in people with viral gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) as well as mild numbers of Covid and Influenza B.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“Over the past week, we’ve seen an uptick in patients dealing with COVID-19 infections. To help prevent illness, please stay up to date with all recommended vaccines and practice good hygiene.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Croup, asthma flare-ups, colds, stomach viruses, COVID, influenza, upper respiratory infections
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Several cases of croup. We are also seeing some asthma and rhinoenterovirus. There are some cases of GI illness, COVID, and flu.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Overall, there is less GI illness this week. We are still seeing low levels of URIs, with rare COVID.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at low levels. Influenza A & B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. According to the most recent MDHHS MI Flu Focus report, Influenza A H1N1 is currently dominating the 2025-2026 influenza season.”
MONROE COUNTY – Rashes, hand, foot & mouth disease, colds, COVID
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Emergency Department
“As children return to school, we’ve seen an increase in pediatric cases involving rashes, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, colds, and some COVID-19 cases in the Monroe area. To help keep your family healthy, we recommend staying up to date on all vaccinations, practicing frequent handwashing, and keeping children home when they are sick. Together, we can help reduce the spread of illness this season.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Upper respiratory viruses, sports injuries, stomach viruses
Dr. Evan Coyne
Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“While viral upper respiratory infections, with symptoms of congestion, runny nose, and persistent cough, continue to be a common condition treated in the emergency department, though those instances are trending downward. These viral conditions have largely tested negative for influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19. Common throughout the colder months, patients experiencing a viral gastroenteritis infection and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have begun to be diagnosed in greater volumes. Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries continue to be a very common condition treated in the trauma center, with youth sports athletes the most frequently cared for.”