6 ways Michigan residents can enroll in the COVID-19 vaccine

LANSING, Mich. – The state of Michigan has described six ways in which residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can register for one.

Michigan officials said residents have different levels of access to technology, particularly those 65 and older. He Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers a variety of vaccine enrollment options.

“Our goal is to ensure that all eligible Michigander who want a vaccine receive one,” said MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel. “We know Michigan residents have different access needs, so we partner with groups like local health departments, hospitals, pharmacies, and 2-1-1 to provide multiple access points to sign up for. a vaccine.

Here are the options.

Announcements

First, the state encourages residents to visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine for information on who is eligible to receive the vaccine and to see a list of administration sites.

Click here to visit the list of vaccination sites by county.

Click here for more information on vaccine scheduling.

Click here for a map of local health departments.

By examining the list of vaccination sites or through local health departments, residents can find the direct contact information of the nearest vaccine provider.

Announcements

Residents who do not use the Internet can call the COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136.

This telephone line is available from 8 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday.

Local health departments and Michigan hospitals have created enrollment forms, interest forms, and waiting lists based on vaccine eligibility.

Click here for more information on vaccine priority.

These health officials will contact residents to schedule appointments as they become available based on the supply of vaccines, state officials said.

Residents can also contact vaccination sites, such as pharmacies or Meijer sites, directly when they start operating.

Click here to register to get a COVID-19 vaccine through Meijer, if eligible.

You can go directly to the beginning of the pre-registration process here.

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MDHHS has also partnered with 2-1-1 to help direct Michigan residents to vaccination clinics.

Click here to visit the 2-1-1 COVID-19 Vaccination Information Page.

MDHHS and 2-1-1 partnered to help connect residents to local test sites. The service is free and confidential and connects residents with organizations across the state that offer help for people looking for answers to questions.

There are seven regional 2-1-1 contact centers that manage the state database of health and human services, according to the state.

“Like many other local, state, and federal systems have adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2-1-1 has been working in partnership with the state of Michigan to help residents across the state with testing, emotional support and now the vaccine deployment, “said 2-1-1 CEO Hassan Hammoud. “We recognize that residents, especially seniors, need additional help to be able to return to normal safely and we are proud to help make a future without COVID-19 a reality for Michigan.”

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MDHHS too was associated with GetSetUp, a national educational technology company that offers a series of sessions to walk senior residents through the state registration website.

GetSetUp is designed to help Michiganders find local health departments and register online to get an appointment with the vaccine or add it to the vaccine waiting list.