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 – Seasonal allergies, colds, influenza, scooter & e-bike injuries, respiratory illnesses, asthma flare-ups, stomach viruses.
Dr. Avery Harrell -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“With fall settling in, our emergency department is beginning to see the familiar seasonal rise in respiratory complaints, asthma flare-ups, stomach illnesses, and a few early cases of the flu. With school and fall activities back, now is a good time for families to consider receiving their annual flu vaccine, and to reinforce simple habits such as good handwashing and staying home when sick. For those with asthma, keeping rescue inhalers and other medications readily available can also help prevent minor symptoms from becoming an emergency.”
Dr. Glen Clark -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
“Interestingly, we’re seeing an increase in patients presenting with a general viral syndrome. While they are testing negative for COVID-19 and influenza, many are experiencing symptoms such as muscle aches, nausea, and congestion.”
Dr. Tiffney Widner -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re seeing lots of patients for allergies and colds. Parents should emphasize good hand-washing hygiene and sneezing into the elbow with their kids.”
Dr. Robert Sherwin -- Emergency Department, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
“Flu is starting to peek its ugly head a little – but prevalence is still very low. People are still out-and-about making bad decisions on scooters and e-bikes, leading to visits to our Emergency Department.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Seasonal allergies, upper respiratory viruses, COVID.
Dr. James Ziadeh -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
“There’s currently no particular seasonal condition that’s peaking right now. We recently had an uptick in COVID cases but nothing significant. Influenza isn’t in season quite yet. Also, cryptosporidium (a diarrheal disease) is no longer an issue. We are seeing run-of-the-mill ER complaints with a heavy load of behavioral health conditions.”
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“I’m seeing the usual seasonal illnesses starting to pick up, especially respiratory viruses, which is normal with school back in session and more people gathering indoors. The best ways to protect yourself are staying up to date on vaccinations, washing your hands regularly, and staying home when you’re feeling sick.”
Dr. Josh Newblatt -- Pine Knob Urgent Care
“Seeing a lot of patients whose allergies have kicked up as well as increase in viral upper respiratory illnesses.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“This week we have seen traditional fall viruses as the weather changes and a few UTIs.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Respiratory viruses, sore throat, asthma flare-ups, croup, gastrointestinal illnesses, sports injuries, influenza.
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We’ve seen an increase in viral respiratory symptoms—especially in college-aged kids—with patients being stuffy or congested and having sore throats. We have also seen several cases of asthma, and some cases of croup and GI illness with belly pain, vomiting and diarrhea. We continue to see several orthopedic injuries, especially football related.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“The adult side is still seeing some URIs and influenza-like illnesses. The weather change is also causing some asthma and COPD exacerbations.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at moderate levels. Influenza A wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. “Influenza 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 H3N2 is currently dominating the 2026-2027 influenza season.”
MONROE COUNTY – Upper respiratory infections, sore throat, seasonal allergies.
Dr. Nicholas Schenk -- ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency
“We have been seeing a growing number of upper respiratory infections that are not influenza, COVID-19, or RSV. We have seen these illnesses most frequently in middle and high school students, but they are occurring in all age groups. These infections typically do not require specific treatment beyond symptom management and generally last about one week. For many patients, a sore throat is the primary symptom. The best approach is prevention through frequent handwashing, limiting contact with others when you are ill, and maintaining healthy habits such as staying hydrated and good nutrition.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Strep throat, gastrointestinal illnesses, sports injuries.
Dr. Emily Orille -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“While not a condition that is trending, there have been a noticeable number of school-aged patients with strep throat. Similarly, there have also been more pediatric patients with gastrointestinal distress, with symptoms of an upset or painful stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Youth athletes also continue to present to the emergency department with various sports injuries, while other patients are treated for injuries related to a fall. Changing weather has alleviated many airborne allergens and there have been noticeable less patients seeking care for asthma and other allergy complications.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Sinus infections, yellowjacket/bee stings, influenza, injuries from e-bikes, mopeds & bicycles.
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“We are seeing an influx of bee stings, as well as some influenza cases. Additionally, we are continuing to see injuries stemming from E-bike, moped, and bicycle accidents.”
Dr. Bashar Yalldo -- Henry Ford Byron Family Medicine- Howell
“I have treated a few patients with yellowjacket stings this week. We have also seen a few cases of sinus infections.”
