Health Department urges vaccination, handwashing after two confirmed cases of hepatitis A
The symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, nausea, jaundice and stomach pain and can be similar to other illnesses, according to the CDC. A two-dose vaccine has been proven to help prevent infection and is recommended.
Manchester schools superintendent meets with parents over mask mandate
On Wednesday, Manchester Community Schools parents, staff members and some students met at the Manchester High School football stadium with superintendent Bradley Bezeau. They were there to discuss the division caused by the mask mandate issued by the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Washtenaw County Health Department offers booster doses to immunocompromised residents
Starting Tuesday, immunocompromised residents can receive the additional doses during COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Health Department from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.