Hi there,
We are making significant progress in our vaccination efforts here in Oakland County – over 58% of our residents have gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. I am thrilled to mention that everyone 16 + who signed up on our Save Your Spot list has now received an appointment invitation.
We’re finding new and efficient ways to increase access to vaccination throughout the county. We are offering clinics in new areas (this weekend, we will be in Lake Orion) and operating smaller clinics at trusted, neighborhood sites to help us reach communities that might not want to go to one of our large-scale vaccination sites.
One of our priorities is to make sure everyone feels comfortable getting the COVID-19 vaccine, especially those who may be a bit reluctant, nervous or need special accommodations. Examples include a partnership with JARC, a non-profit organization that serves people with development disabilities. These clinics provide barrier-free and accessible facilities, interpreters and maintain a calm atmosphere for people who have sensory issues or anxiety. Last week, we partnered with Indian Health Services at the Troy Community Center for a vaccination clinic to tribal communities. We also continue to offer drive-thru locations, large vaccination sites and other supportive programs.
Today the state’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard reports 1,010,236 doses have been given to Oakland County residents by all providers including 287,063 doses administered by Oakland County.
Our weekly COVID-19 Update video provides updates about vaccination as well as some current COVID-19 information related to our county.
In good health,
Leigh-Anne Stafford
Director, Health and Human Services
Health Division launches walk-in vaccine clinics
Next week, Oakland County will offer their first walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites for anyone who lives or works in Oakland County 18 years of age or older. These locations are first come, first serve.
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Friday, May 7—18 + Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine site
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) Sports Complex 867 South Blvd. E., Pontiac
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Saturday, May 8—18 + Moderna vaccine site
- 9 AM – 1 PM
- North Farmington High School 32900 W. 13 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills
- *Must commit also to second dose date on June 5
Questions? Call 1-800-848-5533
Michigan moving forward with administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends vaccine providers resume the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This recommendation is based on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending moving forward with administering the vaccine. The agencies previously recommended a pause on April 13 while experts conducted a thorough safety review after reports of a very rare blood clotting syndrome occurred in some people. Nearly all the 17 cases out of more than 8.1 million doses delivered involve blood clots with low platelets, in adult women younger than 50 years old.
The FDA and CDC have confidence that this vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. A review of all available data currently shows that the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Oakland County will resume offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine with available supplies.
CDC updates guidelines for fully vaccinated people
Earlier this week, CDC updated their guidelines regarding what fully vaccinated individuals can begin to do. After you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you should keep taking precautions—like wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart from others, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces—in indoor public places until we know more.
If you’ve been fully vaccinated, CDC suggests you can do the following:
- Gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart.
- Gather indoors with unvaccinated people of any age from one other household without masks or staying 6 feet apart, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
- Gather outdoors without wearing a mask except in certain crowded settings and venues.
- If you travel in the United States, you do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel.
- You need to pay close attention to the situation at your international destination before traveling outside the United States.
- You do NOT need to get tested before leaving the U.S. unless your destination requires.
- You still need to show a negative test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding an international flight to the United States.
- You should still get tested 3-5 days after international travel.
- You do NOT need to self-quarantine after arriving in the United States.
- If you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless you have symptoms.
New local campaign promotes COVID-19 vaccination
Oakland County is launching a multi-faceted marketing campaign called “One by One” to promote the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign will emphasize how One by One we get stronger, we get healthier, we get back to business, we come together as a community. The call-to-action encourages Oakland County residents to do their part to help stop the pandemic by receiving their COVID-19 vaccine. This messaging leverages collective strength and builds a sense of community, with an uplifting, inspirational tone that is relevant and local.
To promote community involvement, all individuals featured in the campaign, which will include television, radio, print, and social media ads, are residents of Oakland County. This campaign speaks to all audiences and residents throughout Oakland County with focused efforts based on the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data and vaccination rates across our communities. One by one, as our residents get vaccinated, we take steps to stop this pandemic.
OaklandCountyVaccine.com is the best place to receive the latest information.
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