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State stresses ‘critical role’ of children’s vaccines

Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, has issued a Standing Recommendation regarding children’s vaccines, advising health care providers and families to follow the child and adolescent immunization schedule produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Academy of Family Physicians. “Public health experts across the country, including myself, are not in agreement with recent federal vaccine recommendations,” Bagdasarian said in a news release. “For decades, vaccines have played a critical role in the prevention and control of infectious ...

CAA says thank you for four recent donations

This week's Bouquets go to — From the Community Action Agency Adult Day Services Memory Care Center, Escanaba: The Community Action Agency Adult Day Services Memory Care Center gives thanks as they received generous donations. Thank you, First Presbyterian Church, Billy Electric, ...

Not too late to spend money locally

The Mining Journal Editorial Board typically uses this space on several occasions during the holiday season to remind local shoppers to strongly consider local businesses when playing the role of Santa Claus. That’s because for a lot of retailers, the holiday buying season represents a significant portion of their annual sales. And this is much more than simply profits into someone’s pocket. The Associated Press reports the holidays can account for more than half their annual sales. Holiday retail sales are expected to increase between 3% and 4%, according to trade group the ...