Paths Residents of Metro Detroit Can Take to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

DETROIT – Monday is the first day that people over 65 and some groups of essential workers are eligible for vaccination against COVID-19.

But there is a lot of confusion about how to make an appointment.

Here are several paths people can take to get the picture.

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Many people want to know where to sign up for the vaccine. Unfortunately, the answer depends on where you live and work.

Here’s what you need to know to get started. If you are in an eligible group, there are two possible ways to get the vaccine.

The first is through the health department of the county where you live. Health departments will post updates to their websites once the vaccine arrives and appointments become available.

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Those appointments go quickly, so it is important to check the websites regularly.

Many counties also offer the option to sign up for email alerts so that you receive an email when new appointments become available.

Some health departments will also make phone appointments, but your best bet is probably online.

Detroit is different. City residents 75 and older and key workers can call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment.

A family member or friend over the age of 65 who is driving with someone over the age of 75 can also make an appointment at that time to get vaccinated.

The second way to get a vaccine is through the main health system that your doctor is affiliated with.

Beaumont Health, Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, and others will contact patients over the age of 65 to begin scheduling vaccine appointments.

It is very important to make sure you have an active online patient portal or my card associated with your email address.

Please check your email often as this is where the invitation to get vaccinated will be sent.

You can also call your doctor for information, but understand that they are overwhelmed by phone calls at this point.

If you are an essential worker, there is a third possible way.

Many employers work with health departments and hospitals to make appointments for their employees.

Contact your employer for more information about that option. In that case, you may be able to get your vaccine in the province in which you work, even if it is not the province in which you live.

The number of confirmed cases The coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 523,618 on Monday, including 13,401 deaths, state officials report.

Monday’s update includes 4,536 new cases and 47 additional deaths in the past two days.

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