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

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Higher fees now include vaccines and neutering

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Unseasonably warm weather combined with a strong onslaught of influenza cases in the south has Michigan organizations scrambling to prevent a serious problem.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  China's vaccine makers gear up for overseas markets; product safety image still a concern

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Currently, girls are strongly encouraged to receive the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, but now the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says boys should receive the shot as well.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Sunday, August 14, 2011  The H1N1 influenza virus, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, “has largely run its course.”

Friday, January 07, 2011  Autism experts say more studies need to be done

Friday, August 20, 2010  Children are required to get new vaccination before the school year begins.

Friday, June 25, 2010  Cases up 1,500% in Genesee Co., new recommendations given

Friday, May 28, 2010  Parents and children lined the hallway of a Farwell school where a meningitis vaccine was being administered.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  After weeks of shortages, swine flu vaccine is plentiful enough that nearly half the states now say everyone can get it, not just people in high-risk groups.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  CDC: There are no safety concerns with recalled vaccine.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  800,000 doses of children's swine flu vaccine recalled over concern about potency

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Restrictions to be lifted Monday