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Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
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Mpox and HIV
Mpox Vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends that people with HIV should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends people who are immunocompromised, including people with advanced or untreated HIV, should receive an additional third dose at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
With the authorization of booster vaccine shots for COVID-19, HHS recommends that people with HIV consider receiving a booster shot after six months of initial vaccination for those who received Pfizer or Moderna, and at least two months after initial vaccination for those who received Johnson & Johnson. People with HIV should talk to their healthcare provider about getting a COVID-19 booster shot.
To find a COVID-19 vaccine location, visit: Vaccines.gov.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit:
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | May 19, 2023
National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to combat stigma in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote prevention, testing, and treatment, we can stop HIV together.
For more information, visit Let's Stop HIV Together.
Michigan Pride Survey 2022
The Michigan HIV/AIDS Council (MHAC) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) partnered to survey people at local pride events in 2022. The purpose of the survey was to understand knowledge and utilization of HIV and STI testing in addition to prevention strategies and activities. The Michigan Pride Survey 2022 Infographic provides a high-level overview of the survey results.
National Transgender HIV Testing Day | April 18, 2023
National Transgender HIV Testing Day is a day to address the impact of HIV on transgender and nonbinary people and encourage people to get tested – no matter your gender identity. Take care of your sexual health by finding out your HIV status. HIV testing is fast, free, confidential, and can even be done with an HIV self-test.
Learn more: Let's Stop HIV Together
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | April 10, 2023
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to talk about the impact of HIV on young people. How we talk about HIV matters. HIV stigma may prevent young people from getting tested, disclosing their status, or seeking care. We can help young people stay healthy by encouraging HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.
For more information, visit Let's Stop HIV Together.
STI Awareness Week | April 9-15, 2023
MDHHS encourages Michigan residents to get tested during STI Awareness Week
During Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Awareness Week, April 9-15, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges sexually active Michigan residents to incorporate discussions about sexual health and regular STI testing into their regular health care routine. Find STI testing near you.
Do you know the numbers surrounding HIV in Michigan?
Currently, 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV. In Michigan, it is estimated that 1 in 8 people are unaware of their HIV status. Early detection, intervention, and treatment can reduce the risk of transmission by 93%.
To learn more and find HIV testing locations, please visit Change the numbers. Change your future.
Notification of Rapid Rise in Congenital Syphilis
In recent years, rates of primary and secondary (PS) syphilis in women have increased substantially across the United States; 21% from 2019-2020 and 147% between 2016-2020. The data suggest a shift from largely affecting men who have sex with men, to a heterosexual syphilis epidemic. Michigan is following these trends with 21% of PS syphilis cases reported in 2021 occurring among women of childbearing age.
As rates of syphilis in women continue to increase, so do reported cases of congenital syphilis (CS). Rates of CS in the US have increased every year since 2013. Michigan has seen a 320% increase since 2017. In 2021, 42 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in Michigan reaching the highest numbers since the early 1990’s. A pregnant woman can transmit syphilis to her child during any stage of syphilis and any trimester of pregnancy. However, the risk of transmission is highest if the mother has been recently infected.
Syphilis symptoms can present in several stages. The primary syphilis chancre is painless and may not be noted by infected persons, as it resolves even without treatment. Most patients who seek care do so with secondary syphilis symptoms that include a rash, often on the palms and soles, condyloma lata, and lymphadenopathy. Left untreated, syphilis can cause cardiac system abnormalities and neurological symptoms in later stages.
To identify cases early in infection and prevent further transmission, clinicians are requested to follow these recommendations:
Treatment for syphilis should be appropriate for the diagnosed stage with one to three shots of benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 million units IM. (see CDC Treatment Guidelines - Syphilis During Pregnancy). Infants born to untreated mothers, or mothers with inadequate treatment (including those treated CDC Treatment Guidelines - Congenital Syphilis).
For more information on congenital syphilis please contact Aleigha Phillips, Congenital Syphilis Coordinator. For other syphilis questions, contact Karen Lightheart, Statewide Provider Liaison.
2021 Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021. This document provides current evidence-based diagnostic, management, and treatment recommendations, and serves as a source of clinical guidance for managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The new guidelines include notable updates from the previous 2015 guidance, including:
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)
Michigan Public Act 525 of 2014 (MCL 333.5110) authorized the use of expedited partner therapy (EPT) for certain sexually transmitted infections as designated by the state health department. In April 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services designated chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis as infections for which the use of EPT is appropriate.
The Bureau of HIV and STI Programs (BHSP) quarterly newsletter and other related updates provide important information about HIV and STIs in Michigan. Below you will find previous issues of the newsletter and other updates for BHSP Partners: