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The following information is from Wayne County concernign COVID-19 vaccinations.
When will seniors be able to get the vaccine?
Last week, Governor Whitmer announced Michigan is beginning the second phase (1B) of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, which allows doses to be made available to seniors age 65 and older.
 
The county is still vaccinating essential healthcare workers, EMS first responders, and nursing home residents. These individuals are still in the first phase (1A) of the vaccine distribution. Currently,
Public Health does not have the capacity to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors age 65 and older.
 
Wayne County has partnered with hospital systems throughout the County to administer the COVID-19vaccine to our senior residents.
 
Contact the hospital system online to learn if and when you can receive your vaccination. Your hospital will schedule with you directly a time for your shot. Ask someone you trust to help you find the right hospital.
 
Hospital Systems in Wayne County:
 
Beaumont Health
https://www.beaumont.org/covid-vaccine
 
Detroit Medical Center
https://www.dmc.org/our-response-to-COVID-19
 
Henry Ford Health System
https://www.henryford.com/
 
St. John’s -Ascension Health
https://healthcare.ascension.org/covid-19
 
St. Joseph/St. Mary - Trinity Health
https://www.trinity-health.org/covid-19-vaccine
 
Garden City Hospital
https://www.gch.org/patients-visitors/covid-19-patient-andvisitor-
information/
 
Please be patient. It will take time to get shots to all. While you wait, stay safe.
 
Please wear a face mask,Practice safe distance, avoid large crowds. Seniors who do not receive care for a particular hospital group can still receive their vaccine from Meijer pharmacy.
 
Online-only registration at: https://clinic.meijer.com.
I am a senior citizen, a teacher, or essential front-line worker,
when can I call to schedule an appointment?
Vaccine scheduling and distribution for seniors is handled directly by our Wayne County hospital system partners. Vaccine scheduling for essential workers will begin as the county makes progress vaccinating healthcare workers, EMS first responders, and nursing home residents and asmore vaccine supply is available.
 
It is our hope that will be able to provide COVID-19
vaccines to teachers and other essential frontline workers in the next few weeks. Everything depends on how much vaccine the state of Michigan sends to the county.
Why can't I get my vaccine right away?
Wayne County must first finish vaccinating higher priority groups — healthcare workers, EMS first responders, and nursing home residents (Phase 1A) – before it can move to teachers, and other front-line essential workers (Phase1B).
 
The speed of this process depends on the amount of
vaccine the state of Michigan sends to Wayne County. Right now, Wayne County receives less vaccine than requested every week and a far lower supply than necessary to quickly complete Phase 1A.
Who determines how many doses Wayne County receives?
The state of Michigan determines the amount the County receives based on their inventory, supplied by the Federal government, as well as the need throughout the State.
 
What should I do while I wait to get my vaccine?
The Wayne County Public Health Division encourages all residents to continue practicing preventive measures such as wearing a face covering in public spaces, socially distancing, washing hands, getting tested frequently, and staying home when feeling ill.
When will more shipments arrive?
The state of Michigan has told us they are reviewing need and availability on a weekly basis and they expect to make shipping and allocation decisions in that time frame.
When did Wayne County start receiving COVID-19 vaccines?
The county received its first shipment of the COVID-19vaccine on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
 
How many doses did Wayne County receive?
The county received 1,950 doses of the vaccine in the first shipment. A second shipment of 975 followed on December 29 in addition to the second dose shipment for those who received their first dose. The state of Michigan currently sends the county a shipment every 7 days. The County cannot confirm the quantity of doses until notified of shipment confirmation.
 
Phase 1-A
includes persons serving in health care settings who have direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials and are unable to work from home, as well as residents of long-term care facilities.
 
Phase 1-B
Includes persons 65 years of age or older, school teachers, and workers in essential and critical industries, including workers with unique skill sets such as non hospital or non-public health laboratories and mortuary services.
 
 Who will get the vaccine first?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Michigan have established a prioritized list of who will get the vaccine and in what order. Here is the current order, as determined by the state of Michigan, in order of priority:
Phase 1-C
Includes people at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying medical conditions.
Phase 2
Is a mass vaccination campaign for all adults.
Where do I go to get my vaccine if I am one of the first to get vaccinated?
If you are in Phase 1-A or Phase 1-B, check with your employer. If you are a direct or indirect healthcare worker (at a hospital or skilled nursing facility, for example) you will receive your vaccine at your place of work. For other employees, the Wayne County Public Health Department will announce vaccine clinic locations as the need for them arises in the coming weeks. The state of Michigan created this prioritization list, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state of Michigan is coordinating the distribution of the vaccine to local health departments and hospitals. This prioritization list is the same across Michigan.
Who determined this priority list and is it the same everywhere in Michigan? I do not work in health care or a skilled nursing home facility, but can I get a vaccine early from my doctor?
No. There is a very limited supply of the vaccine right now. More is being made each day. It will take time for supply to meet up with demand. Until then, the state is prioritizing the distribution of the vaccines we have.
How much will the vaccine cost?
The vaccine is free. Administrative cost may be billed to your insurance provider if you have health coverage. While you will be asked for your health insurance information, you do not need insurance to receive a vaccine.
Will I need to provide identification?
For Phase 1, you will need to provide your work identification or some other form of ID to indicate you meet the eligibility requirement for the vaccine. You will also be asked to provide your name and contact information at registration. This is done to help with follow up for the second dose. You will not be asked for a Social Security information or about immigration status.
Will I have to provide proof of citizenship or a visa to
get a vaccine? No. How long will it take to
complete Phase 1?
That will depend on how fast more vaccine doses are made available. The Wayne County Public Health Department will monitor the distribution process and update residents when
new information becomes available.
How long until the vaccine is available to the general public ?
First, it depends on how much vaccine the state makes
available to Wayne County. We expect it could take several
months to complete all of Phase 1. As more information
becomes available, the Wayne County Public Health
Department will update residents.
 
Where can I find more information about the vaccine and how it will be distributed?
More information is available online at: www.WayneCounty.com/covid19 or from the state of Michigan at www.Michigan.gov/coronavirus.