Michigan Running Totals

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As of 9/25/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 15 (10 confirmed and five probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional 14 possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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NEW Outbreak of Severe Lung Disease Associated with Vaping

As of 9/25/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 15 (10 confirmed and five probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional 14 possible cases that have been reported by health care providers. Providers are requested to report patients with severe lung disease of uncertain etiology and a history of vaping within 90 days of illness to public health. Instructions for reporting are on the Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with E-Cigarette/Vaping Use Reporting Form. CDC is posting information about the outbreak nationwide on their website. It includes information for clinicians, public health, and the general public. The website can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html On September 11, MDHHS sent a HAN to providers and local health departments with an update on the outbreak and instructions for reporting cases.

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As of 9/26/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 20 (13 confirmed and seven probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional 10 possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

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As of 10/01/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 24 (14 confirmed and nine probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping. 

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As of 10/02/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 25 (15 confirmed and 10 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional nine possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the first death associating with the outbreak of vaping-related lung injury in the state.  MDHHS was notified about the death of an adult male on Oct. 2.  No other information about the individual will be released due to confidentiality reasons.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_71692-509230--,00.html

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MDHHS reports first death in the state from vaping-related lung injury

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 4, 2019           

CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing the first death associating with the outbreak of vaping-related lung injury in the state.  MDHHS was notified about the death of an adult male on Oct. 2.  No other information about the individual will be released due to confidentiality reasons.

“We are saddened to announce a death associated with this outbreak,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. “To protect public health, we urge people to consider refraining from vaping until the specific cause of the vaping-related severe lung injuries being reported nationwide has been identified. To help with this investigation, we are reminding health care providers to report patients that may have this condition to their local health department.”

Since August 2019, 30 confirmed and probable vaping-related lung injury cases have been reported in Michigan. All cases have been reported in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and most of the individuals have been hospitalized for severe respiratory illness. The age range of the cases is 16-67.

As of Oct. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 1,080 cases in 48 states and one territory. This includes 18 deaths from 15 states, but this count does not include the Michigan death and several deaths in other states reported to CDC after Oct. 1. According to the CDC, about 75 percent of the cases vaped with marijuana products in combination with nicotine or alone.

MDHHS is working closely with the CDC and the federal Food and Drug Administration to get additional information that can help identify the ingredients in the vape materials that is making people sick. So far, no specific brand of device or e-liquid has been identified.

E-cigarette and/or vaping users should immediately seek medical attention if they develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, fever and/or nausea and vomiting.

Regardless of the investigation, MDHHS recommends the following:

• Anyone who uses an e-cigarette or vaping product should not buy these products off the street and should never modify or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer.
• Youth, young adults and pregnant women should not use e-cigarette or vaping products.
• Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarette products.
• Adults who are vaping should not smoke combustible cigarettes as a replacement for nicotine. E-cigarettes are not FDA approved as a smoking cessation device. Free help is available for individuals who are ready to kick the tobacco habit at 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).

Information about the vaping-related lung injury for the public is posted at Michigan.gov/ecigarettes and for providers at Michigan.gov/cdinfo.

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As of 10/03/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 30 (17 confirmed and 13 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional four possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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As of 10/09/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 35 (19 confirmed and 16 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional two possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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As of 10/16/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 36 (20 confirmed and 16 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional eleven possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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As of 10/18/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 39 (21 confirmed and 18 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional twelve possible cases that have been reported by health care providers. Starting the week of October 26, 2019, case counts will be updated once a week on Fridays rather than every weekday.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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As of 10/25/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 44 (24 confirmed and 20 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping.  The department is investigating an additional six possible cases that have been reported by health care providers. Starting the week of October 26, 2019, case counts will be updated once a week on Fridays rather than every weekday.

 

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_53072---,00.html

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Weekly Outbreak Update Summary:

Michigan: As of 11/07/2019, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified 46 (26 confirmed and 20 probable) cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping, including one death. 88% of 34 confirmed or probable cases reported vaping THC only or in combination with nicotine and/or other substances. The department is investigating an additional 5 possible cases that have been reported by health care providers.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_2955_2973_94238_95655---,00.html