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This MDHHS weekly brief will provide Michigan health care providers with COVID-19 news and resources, especially in regard to vaccine planning and distribution.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Data
Every dose of the vaccine that the state of Michigan has received has been delivered to a provider. We thank every provider for making sure those doses have been scheduled and/or administered. In Michigan, we have distributed 831,150 vaccines to state partners for administration. An additional 245,100 have been allocated to the federal program for administration in long-term care facilities. We have reported administering 332,139 of vaccines for priority groups. This data is current data as of January 13. (View full size chart.)
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How to Get Vaccinated as a Provider or Health Care Worker
All health care providers, as outlined in Phase 1A of the MDHHS priority guidance, are currently eligible to be vaccinated.
First, reach out to your employer to see if they have a plan in place on when and how you will be vaccinated. They can let you know when it is time for you to receive vaccine at your facility and guide you in that process.
If your employer does not have a plan in place, or if you are a provider that is a private practice separate from a larger health system, you should reach out to your local health department for guidance on when and where to receive the vaccine.
Some local health departments have begun scheduling appointments for essential workers and adults ages 65 years and older. To make an appointment, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine, then click on vaccine locations to find vaccine information for your local health department. If you do not see a link for your local health department, there may not be information at this time - please check back regularly as the page will be updated often. You may also visit the website of your local health department to see if they have posted COVID-19 vaccination information.
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Now that vaccines are available, we understand that some people may have concerns about getting vaccinated. Sharing information about what to expect after vaccination can help alleviate patient concerns. Patient handouts are available in English and Spanish.
Common Side Effects
Side effects may feel like flu and even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
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Throughout the rest of your body: |
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- Fever
- Chills
- Tiredness
- Headache
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Second Dose Instructions
The vaccines currently on the market require a second dose to be effective. After receiving the vaccine, individuals will receive a reminder card that indicates (a) which vaccine was given and (b) when to receive the second dose.
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Pfizer – 21 days after the first dose
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Moderna – 28 days after the first dose
Ensuring Safety
As a reminder, health care professionals are encouraged to report any adverse event to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) even if it is uncertain or unlikely to be caused by the vaccine. As an additional measure, vaccinated individuals should be provided the v-safe information sheet, so they know how to quickly notify the CDC if they have any side effects after receiving the vaccine.
In most cases, discomfort from fever or pain is normal and a good sign that the body is building an immune response. Individuals should contact their health care provider:
- If the redness or tenderness at the shot site increases after 24 hours.
- If side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going away after a few days
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It is more important than ever for Michiganders to get their influenza vaccine. As of Jan. 9, seasonal flu vaccination rates are below expectations at 32% for individuals 6 months and older. As their health care provider, your recommendation matters. Continue to assess for and administer flu vaccine to those that still need protection against the flu.
If you are a provider waiting on the COVID-19 vaccine supply to arrive, you can provide the flu vaccine to your patients now, as it can’t be given with the COVID-19 vaccine.
REMINDER: COVID-19 vaccine is not recommended to be administered simultaneously with other vaccines and a minimum interval of 14 days should be maintained before or after administration with any other vaccine.
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