Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
WAYNE COUNTY – Colds, influenza, respiratory viruses, hand foot & mouth disease, hypothermia
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“We have recently seen an increase in patients presenting with heart failure exacerbations, which is often triggered by dietary changes, excess salt intake, and missed medications. We encourage our community to stay consistent with prescribed medications, monitor their weight daily, limit salty foods, and contact their physician if symptoms like swelling or shortness of breath worsen. As temperatures drop, we’re also seeing more cases of hypothermia, especially among the elderly and those without stable shelter. Please dress in warm layers, limit time outdoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and seek help immediately if someone appears confused, shivering uncontrollably, or unusually drowsy.”
Dr. Zafar Shamoon -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
“We’re seeing a steady stream of patients with cold and flu-like symptoms, including a few confirmed flu cases among those who haven’t received their flu shot. Pediatric visits have also increased, with many young children coming in with colds following Halloween — a seasonal trend we expect this time of year. Frequent handwashing and good hygiene remain the best defense against infection. As households begin using heating systems more, we’re also reminding families to check carbon monoxide detectors and update smoke alarm batteries. Staying proactive is key to keeping everyone safe as temperatures drop.”
Dr. Kevin Dazy -- Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“There’s not really RSV and flu yet; we’re getting into that season. But we have the classic Fall respiratory viruses, like common colds, rhinovirus and enterovirus. Hand Foot Mouth is still in the community, but I would say less prevalent. This is prime vaccination time; definitely get your flu vaccine and talk to your pediatrician about the COVID vaccine.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“We are continuing to see seasonal allergies, Upper Respiratory Infections, and asthma flare ups.”
OAKLAND COUNTY— Upper respiratory infections, influenza, Covid, RSV, fall allergies, sinus infections, asthma & COPD flare-ups.
Dr. Steve McGraw -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Providence Southfield/Novi
“Seeing the usual Fall URI’s and exacerbations of Asthma and COPD. Make sure everyone has gotten a flu shot, especially those with chronic heart and pulmonary disease. Cold temps are a good time keep your health top of mind, but also your safety. Now is a good time to change batteries in Smoke/CO2 detectors, check air pressure in car tires, and add fluid to the windshield fluid reservoir.”
Dr. Matthey Compton -- Chief of Emergency Medicine, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
“We’re starting to see more upper respiratory infections in the school-age kids, but we have not started to see influenza or an increase in COVID cases. Otherwise, we’re getting pretty routine visits. This is a good time for people to get their flu and COVID vaccines!
Dr. Rena Daiza -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Bloomfield Twp.
“This week we’re seeing a surge in early flu cases, lingering COVID and RSV infections, and plenty of fall allergies turning into sinus and bronchial flare-ups. Reminder: It’s a great time to get your flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines to stay protected this season!”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We’re seeing a lot of GI bugs, some COVID, no influenza yet. And a lot of respiratory complaints.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Croup, asthma flare-ups, stomach viruses, Covid, influenza, RSV, slip & fall injuries.
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Several cases of croup, asthma. There are increasing cases of GI illness and COVID. We’ve also seen some cases of flu and RSV.”
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“Overall, we’re seeing less viral URIs and GI this week, though some low-level activity remains. We have seen some slip and fall injuries as well as car accidents attributed to icy conditions in the last few days.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at low levels. Influenza A & B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. According to the most recent MDHHS MI Flu Focus report, Influenza A H3N2 is currently dominating the 2025-2026 influenza season.”
MONROE COUNTY – Stomach viruses, upper respiratory viruses.
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital Emergency Department
“We are seeing a significant increase in gastrointestinal illnesses causing fluid loss and dehydration, particularly among young school-aged children and older adults. We recommend staying hydrated by taking small, frequent sips of fluids and practicing good hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of illness.”
MACOMB COUNTY – Upper respiratory viruses, strep throat, stomach viruses, slip & fall injuries.
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez -- Emergency Physician, McLaren Macomb
“The sudden snowy conditions caused many to seek care in the trauma center after a slip and fall resulted in various orthopedic injuries to the extremities. A viral upper respiratory infection has continued to spread, causing symptoms of congestion, cough, fever, and muscle aches, though tests have been negative for COVID-19, the flu, or RSV, but severe cases have led to strep throat in pediatric patients. There have been several cases of shingles reported in the emergency department and treated for symptoms of a rash and skin pain and sensitivity, though patients are not presenting in high volumes. Viral gastroenteritis cases continue to trend in significant volumes, causing symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Slip & fall injuries, upper respiratory viruses, strep throat.
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department and the Brighton Medical Center
“Slip and falls related to ice, viral upper respiratory infections, and strep throat in pediatric patients.”