Michigan health officials warn of rising flu, measles, whooping cough cases amid low vaccine rates

Michigan health officials are urging families to vaccinate their children against diseases such as the flu, measles, and whooping cough, following a federal reduction in recommended childhood vaccines. With vaccination rates in decline, cases and complications from these illnesses have risen, leading to severe flu cases in children and a 40% increase in hospitalizations compared to the previous year. Health leaders, including Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian and Dr. Aarti Raheja, emphasize the critical need for vaccination to prevent further outbreaks and protect the community.