How to get a shot right now

If you’ve been waiting for COVID-19 vaccines to be easier to find in Michigan, now is your time.

This week, the supply of vaccines has increased and appointments are available at clinics across the state, as well as through several clinics open to Michigan residents.

As of April 21, 45.6% of Michigan adults have received a dose of vaccine, while 31.5% are fully vaccinated. About 63% of those 65 and older are fully vaccinated.

Here are the best options for finding an appointment with the COVID-19 vaccine right now:

More and more vaccination clinics are opening, especially in the Detroit Metro.

Wayne County residents have three clinics open Monday through Saturday, in Taylor, Belleville and Flat Rock. Residents and workers can still schedule a vaccination appointment with the Wayne County Department of Health by calling 866-610-3885.

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Detroit residents it has several accessible clinics, included in TCF Center, open Monday through Friday.

There are also accessible clinics in Dearborn, St. Louis County. Clair, Calhoun County, Bay County, Lansing, Saginaw and others, depending on the day. Here we are tracking the news of our live blog.

The chain’s major pharmacies are widely available statewide, including Metro Detroit.

Also check out local independent pharmacies, such as Ray’s drugs in Livonia, Clawson Care a Clawson or Royals Pharmacy in Ferndale. Many have a supply of vaccines, some are making them.

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If you’re a patient with a hospital system, you can probably book an appointment right now on your account, maybe MyChart.

But if not, you can still book appointments. Ascension Michigan offers dating to all 16 residents and up to Southfield. Henry Ford Health offers appointments to all residents over the age of 16 at their Detroit, Jackson, Wyandotte and Troy clinics.

• Beaumont will offer essential vaccines on April 22nd for anyone 16 years of age or older, there is no need to be patient. (Beaumont Service Center, 26901 Beaumont Blvd. in Southfield from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Most local health departments have clinics open this week or next week, with appointments for residents and workers.

For links to local health departments, hospital systems and more, click here.

Announcements

If you are looking for a COVID-19 vaccine and need help, feel free to email me. I can help you point in the right direction. I’m tracking vaccine clinics across the state on the live blog linked below, so you can watch it too.