Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine
January 21, 2022
COVID-19 Testing is No Longer Available
Packard Health’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is closed.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE COVID-19 | TRANSPORTATION | ADDITIONAL VACCINE PROVIDERS | WHY THE VACCINE IS IMPORTANT | RESOURCES
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE COVID-19
- Symptoms include: Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea
- Call the office: 734-971-1073
- Our staff will ask you questions and you will be given further instructions
- Remember, it might be a cold, flu or other disease
SCHEDULE A COVID-19 VACCINE
There is currently very limited ordering of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines. We expect to have a limited supply before the end of the month. Until then, vaccine availability can be found at vaccines.gov by searching by zip code. Please check back for updates.
ADDITIONAL VACCINE PROVIDERS
There are other COVID-19 vaccine provider options in Washtenaw County. The Washtenaw County Health Department has appointment scheduling available as well as a list of other providers.
You can also find additional sites offering the bivalent booster at https://www.vaccines.gov/.
TRANSPORTATION
Packard Health will not let a lack of transportation become a barrier to those who want the COVID-19 vaccine. To help fill the gap, the AARP Ride@50+ Program is offering free, accessible, door-to-door rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Washtenaw County to any person of any age and ability who is in need of transportation.
TO BOOK A FREE RIDE: Call 844-900-4892 and use the code Vaccinate Washtenaw to book. Please book at least 24 hours in advance, is possible. For more information, please call 844-900-4892.
For any concerns including additional barriers regarding transportation, please call Packard Health's Community Health Worker at 734-926-4942.
WHY THE VACCINE IS IMPORTANT
Packard Health is optimistic that the COVID-19 vaccine approvals represent the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Vaccines work with your immune system, preparing it to fight the virus if exposed. When considering the new vaccines, Packard Health providers were initially cautious. However, after a thorough review of the available data, Packard Health feels confident to recommend that our patients receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Below are some important points that we want to share with you about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Safety First
The approved Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been studied in the usual way in very large studies of over 30,000 people each. Although there are minor side effects, and, as with every medical agent, some patients are allergic, there have been no serious side effects found.
The vaccines have prevented over 90% of symptomatic infections in the studies. They are very effective and vaccination will help protect you and your loved ones from getting sick or hospitalized from COVID-19. Wearing masks and social distancing will continue to be required to help reduce spreading it to others that may have not been vaccinated. Ending the pandemic requires the use of all tools that we have available.
RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Essential Services in Washtenaw County - Childcare, Evictions, Internet, Unemployment, Utilities, School Food, etc.
- COVID-19 Washtenaw County Resource Guide - Business Assistance, Childcare, Education, Employment/Unemployment, Food & Home Goods, Housing
- Michigan COVID-19 Resource Guide, University of Michigan - Unemployment & Worker Assistance, Food Assistance, Utilities & Housing, Childcare, much more. Spanish version
- COVID-19 Multi-Language Materials
- Washtenaw County Department of Health
- State of Michigan – COVID-19 Vaccine
- Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – COVID-19
