Here are the new priority phases of the COVID-19 vaccine for distribution in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan officials unveiled a new list of priority phases for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

He Michigan Department of Health and Human Services the phases of essential workers and residents at high risk of serious infection were updated.

“Some essential workers have a higher risk of exposure or exposure to others because of the nature of their work and older people, particularly those with underlying health conditions, are particularly vulnerable to the virus,” he said. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, no medical executive and deputy head of health. “As new information is learned, this orientation will continue to evolve.”

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Michigan follows the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recommended guidelines for vaccine distribution phases 1B and 1C were updated on Sunday (December 20) to try to balance prevention and social function.

Here are the updated phases:

• Phase 1: Paid and unpaid workers in healthcare settings who may be directly or indirectly exposed to patients or infectious materials and who are unable to work from home, as well as residents of long-term care centers.
• Phase 1B: Anyone 75 years of age or older, as well as essential front-line workers in critical infrastructure.
• Phase 1C: Anyone 16 years of age or older who is at high risk for serious illness due to COVID-19 infection, as well as some other essential workers who affect their life, safety, and protection during the pandemic.
• Phase 2: Residents 16 years of age or older.

Phases could change again as more information about the vaccine is discovered, state officials said.

Vaccination does not necessarily have to be completed in one phase before vaccination begins in another phase, officials said.

Decisions on moving on to the next phase will be made at the state level.

More than 231,000 doses of Modern and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered to local health departments and hospitals across the state, and more than 120,000 additional doses are expected next week. This data is being traced to COVID-19 vaccine control panel.

Michigan health officials have set a goal to vaccinate 70% of Michiganders over the age of 16, approximately 5.6 million people, by the end of 2021. There will be no out-of-pocket expenses for people for the vaccine. , but health care providers could bill. insurance for administrative expenses.

The COVID-19 vaccine will require two doses, separated by three or four weeks, depending on the manufacturer. Michiganders should receive both doses to have complete protection against the virus.

Anyone receiving the vaccine may experience mild side effects, such as low-grade fever, arm pain, and general discomfort, which indicate that the vaccine is working.

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