6 Ways Michigan Residents Can Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccine

LANSING, Mich. – The condition of Michigan set out six ways in which residents who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can register to get one.

Michigan officials said residents have different levels of access to technology, especially those 65 and older. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offers a variety of vaccination sign-up options.

“Our goal is to ensure that every suitable Michigander who wants a vaccine will get one,” said Elizabeth Hertel, director of MDHHS. “We know that residents in Michigan have different access needs, so we work 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.

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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 a list of vaccinations by country.

Click here to learn more about vaccine scheduling.

Click here for a map of local health departments.

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

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

The hotline is available from 08:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday.

Local health departments and hospitals in Michigan have created notification sheets, interest forms, and waiting lists based on the vaccination.

Click here for more information on vaccine priority.

The health officials will contact residents to schedule appointments as it is available based on vaccine supply, government officials said.

Residents can also contact vaccinations such as pharmacies or Meijer places directly.

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

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

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

Click here to visit the COVID-19 information page of 2-1-1.

MDHHS and 2-1-1 worked together to help residents connect with local test sites. The service is free and confidential, and it connects residents with organizations across the state that provide assistance to people seeking answers to questions.

According to the state, there are seven local 2-1-1 contact centers that manage the state’s database of health and human services.

‘Like many other local, state and federal systems adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2-1-1 is working with the state of Michigan to help residents across the state with testing, emotional support and now the vaccine. deployment, ”said Hassan Hammoud, executive director, 2-1-1. “We realize that residents, especially the elderly, need additional support so that we can return to normal safely, and we are proud to play a role in the future without COVID-19 for Michigan.”

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MDHHS too with GetSetUp, a national education technology company that offers a series of sessions to guide older residents through the state-signed website.

GetSetUp is intended to help Michiganders find local health departments and register online for a vaccine appointment, or to add to the vaccine waiting list.