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Still early but flu shots should not be forgotten

We know it’s still early but we want to remind readers that experts say staying up to date on all vaccinations including the annual flu vaccine continues to be important. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with flu, a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different and flu can affect people differently, but during typical flu seasons, millions of people get flu, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens ...

When stinging insects become a painful problem

It’s the time of years when stinging insects that normally keep their distance can become a problem. Late summer is peak season for bee, wasp and hornet activity – and the time of year when stinging insects can be at their most aggressive, Emplify Health by Bellin warns. Stinging insect colonies have grown to their largest size and are at their most active as they transition toward nest defense ahead of winter. This transition triggers a more aggressive and defensive behavior toward anything they perceive as a threat, Emplify Health advised in a news release. At the same ...

Child advocates attend major conference thanks to donors

Bouquet: The Dickinson Area Child Advocacy Center is expressing its sincere gratitude to CSA Air, M.J. Electric and an anonymous donor whose generous contributions made it possible for three DACAC staff members to attend the 2026 Justice for Children Conference in Detroit. The funding supported travel and registration for two forensic interviewers and one child advocate, allowing the team to participate in Michigan’s largest annual training event dedicated to improving the investigation, prosecution, and treatment response to child abuse. The Justice for Children Conference brings ...