More cases of fungal meningitis across the nation -- including the first one in Northern Michigan.
The Grand Traverse County Health Department is reporting the first suspected case in connection to a multi-state investigation.
The government says 14 people have died and 184 people have been sickened.
41 of those cases -- and three deaths -- happened in Michigan.
The meningitis outbreak is linked to a tainted steroid that was made at a facility in Massachusetts, and shipped to 75 clinics in 23 states.
Four of those clinics are in Michigan -- including Neuromuscular and Rehabilitation Associates of Northern Michigan, which had been unknowingly administering the tainted shots.
Fungal meningitis is not contagious -- you cannot get it if you didn't receive a tainted shot.
The health department has set up a hotline number if you did get the shot and have concerns -- it's 231-935-2199.
Call that number if you have any of the following symptoms: Fever, nausea, stiff neck, new or worsening headache, weakness or numbness, increasing pain, or redness or swelling at the point of injection.
9&10's Evan Dean and Photojournalist Jeff Blevins spoke to the health department about the latest case today.
They also sat down with an attorney to talk about why people are starting to seek legal counsel if they've been sickened.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:15:04 GMT
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes. The dogs were removed by the Missaukee County Sheriffs Office, Roscommon
Dozens of dogs seized from what's being called a puppy mill in northern Michigan are one step closer to finding permanent homes.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:49:29 GMT
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
A Cadillac Area Public Schools teacher is in trouble with the law for drinking behind the wheel. Michelle Whitley works at Cadillac High School and faces 2 charges of operating while intoxicated, open
Friday, May 24 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:41:47 GMT
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Police are looking for whoever stole nearly 40 bronze grave markers in the Hersey Cemetery in Osceola county, just days before Memorial Day. Village workers noticed the markers missing earlier this week
Friday, May 24 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:12:16 GMT
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
It's not only families who will be hitting the road this holiday weekend. Police say they will have a heavy presence on the roads as well, and will be keeping an eye out so things remain safe. 9 & 10's
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:07 GMT
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
9&10 News dug deeper into a puppy mill case out of Missaukee County today. When it comes to the dog's living conditions, the man accused will not be facing any jail time because it's a civil case and
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc ("RDS") (NYSE: RDS.A) (NYSE: RDS.B) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the first quarter interim dividend of 2013, which was announced on May 2nd, 2013 at $0.45 per A...
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:33:54 GMT
ALPENA COUNTY: - Alpena: Memorial Service starts at 9:00 a.m., May 27th at the courthouse, and afterwards a parade down 9th Street, and then a ceremony at Little Flanders Field. -Alpena: Dedication
ALPENA COUNTY: - Alpena: Memorial Service starts at 9:00 a.m., May 27th at the courthouse, and afterwards a parade down 9th Street, and then a ceremony at Little Flanders Field. -Alpena: Dedication
One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott headed to a friend's house. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls planned to party.
One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The friend claimed...
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