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Pediatric vaccinations and children booster shots are available by appointment only at both pediatric vaccination locations operated by the Detroit Health Department. The City also is providing booster doses for children ages 5-11 who are eligible five months after completing their initial series. 

• Detroit Health Department, 100 Mack Avenue
  Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  
  
• Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers 
  Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Older children ages 12 and older can obtain vaccinations and boosters on a walk-in basis at all Health Department vaccination sites, including Saturday pediatric pop-up health clinics scheduled in neighborhoods across Detroit during July and August. Free lead screenings are also available. A full list of vaccination sites can be found on the Health Department’s website or call (313) 230-0505. Bring vaccination card to appointment.

Monkeypox Vaccine Available to Detroiters

The City of Detroit has begun providing doses of the Jynneos vaccines to Detroiters who have been exposed to the Monkeypox virus or who suspect they have been exposed.  The vaccines are made available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

The vaccine will be used as first doses during initial allocations from MDHHS to Detroiters in need on the following basis:

• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) – To prevent development of the virus in individuals who have been exposed to the Monkeypox virus
• Expanded Post-Exposure Prophylaxis – Individuals with risk behaviors in geographies, settings, events or venues with known Monkeypox virus transmission in the previous 14 days

Monkeypox vaccinations are being administered at the following locations:

• Wayne HIV/STI Clinic at 50 East Canfield                   M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

                                                                                 1^st & 3^rd Saturdays 8 a.m. -

12:30 p.m.

• Detroit Health Department at 100 Mack Avenue          M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Further information about the Monkeypox virus, and who should get vaccinated, is available by calling the Detroit Health Department nurse hotline Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at (313) 876-4444 or send an email to dhdoutbreak@detroitmi.gov

Read the full story at Monkeypox Vaccine Available (detroitmi.gov)

Mayor Duggan, state lawmakers announce $15M boost
to Renew Detroit low-income home repair program

• Renew Detroit expands to $45M commitment, will now assist 2,000 seniors and disabled Detroiters instead of 1,500

• Phase 2 applications open Oct. 1 for roof replacements or windows

For more information click here.

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