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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Saginaw dog owners are lining up for discounted vaccinations to fight off deadly diseases.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Michigan health officials say a 14th person with ties to the state has died in a national outbreak linked to contaminated steroids.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Health officials say two children have died from the flu in Michigan as statewide influenza cases rise.

Monday, December 24, 2012  The number of abscesses linked to contaminated steroids is continuing to rise in Michigan, with four fresh cases reported in recent days.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  The number of abscesses linked to contaminated steroids is continuing to rise in Michigan, with four fresh cases reported in recent days.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The school principal tells NBC25 that a flu outbreak has caused schools to shut down for the remainder of the week.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids has affected at least 220 people in Michigan, an increase of six so far this week.

Monday, December 10, 2012  A national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids has affected at least 214 people in Michigan, an increase of 17 in a week.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Michigan authorities say a national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids has infected at least 211 people in Michigan, an increase in 10 in the past three days.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Anderson and McGrath Elementary schools in Grand Blanc are set to re-open on Monday after being shut down Friday due to a suspected Norovirus outbreak.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Michigan Department of Community Health says that as of Friday, there have been 68 meningitis cases, 116 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 13 joint infections.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Grand Blanc Anderson and McGrath elementary schools will be closed Friday Nov. 30 due to an outbreak of the flu.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Michigan health officials say the number of state residents infected during a national outbreak of fungal meningitis has risen to 181, with 13 deaths.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - State regulators have cut through red tape to allow an Ann Arbor hospital to treat more people affected by a national meningitis outbreak.