Hi there,
This past Monday we began vaccinating 5-11 year old’s at school-based and community locations across Oakland County. The emotions we have experienced from parents, children and community members alike include excitement, relief and, as expected, common questions. We continue to post FAQs on our Vaccine Hub including some related to pediatric vaccines.
Our sites are filling up quickly, and we have already booked over 7,000 appointments. Continue to check our Get Vaccinated page for continuous updates. Don’t forget there are many providers offering COVID vaccine to adults and children over age 5. Community centers, churches, doctor’s offices and pharmacies may have appointments available or walk-in clinics to serve you.
Are you looking to be fully vaccinated before the end of the year? Maybe you are thinking about upcoming holiday gatherings, travel or returning to school safer after break. Now is the time! For example, if you would like your child fully vaccinated by December 25, get their first dose by Nov. 20, and second dose by Dec. 11.
Here is a brief update about COVID-19 quarantine and isolation practices:
In vaccination coverage news, at least 75.6% of those 12 years and older and 6.8% 5-11 years old have received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the state’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard and the Oakland County Vaccine Hub for even more vaccination data.
In good health,
Leigh-Anne Stafford, Director, Health and Human Services
Vaccination builds better protection against COVID-19
Children ages 5 years and older and adults who are eligible are recommended to get vaccinated even if they already had COVID-19 in the past. Evidence is emerging that people get better protection by being fully vaccinated compared with previously having a COVID-19 infection.
While getting COVID-19 may offer some immunity, one study showed that unvaccinated people who already had COVID-19 are more than two times as likely than fully vaccinated people to get COVID-19 again. CDC recently published a Science Brief: SARS-CoV-2 Infection-induced and Vaccine-induced Immunity stating numerous studies have shown that vaccinating previously infected individuals significantly enhances their immune response and reduces the risk of future infection. In comparing the two types of immunity, scientists say vaccination typically leads to a more consistent and higher immune response, meaning it is believed antibody protection from the vaccine lasts longer, is stronger in more people overall and protects well against variants.
There is a lot being learned about COVID-19 vaccines and experts are constantly understanding more.
If you or your child recently had COVID-19, you may get vaccinated as soon as you feel better, no longer have symptoms and are done with any isolation or quarantine.
If you were treated with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, wait 90 days before vaccination. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received. Learn more about the clinical considerations of COVID-19 vaccination for people who were treated for COVID-19 with these therapies or history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-A or MIS-C).
FAQ: My child is regularly tested to participate in extracurricular activities, will vaccination cause them to test positive?
No. None of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.
If your body develops an immune response to vaccination, you may test positive on some antibody tests. Antibody tests indicate you had a previous infection and that you may have some level of protection against the virus.
Week at a Glance-Health Division upcoming vaccination sites
Check our website for information about who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
School-Aged Vaccination Clinics
Open to anyone age 5 through 18. Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian present. Appointments strongly recommended at our Get Vaccinated page or 1-800-848-5533 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Saturday, Nov. 13
- Troy High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14
- Rochester High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 15
- Lamphere High School (Madison Heights), 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
- North Farmington High School, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
- West Hills Middle School (W. Bloomfield), 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18
- Oak Park High School, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19
- Oxford Middle School, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20
- Clarkston High School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21
- Novi Woods Elementary School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Community Vaccination Clinics
Tuesday, Nov. 16
- Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2-6 p.m., appointments strongly recommended, age 5+
- Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian present.
- Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Pontiac, noon-4 p.m., Walk-in only, age 18+
- Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Pontiac, 8 a.m.-noon, Walk-in only, age 18+
Wednesday, Nov. 17
- Oakland County Service Center (Pontiac), 9 a.m.-12 p.m., appointments strongly recommended age 18+
Thursday, Nov. 18
- Southfield Pavilion, 2-6 p.m., appointments strongly recommended, age 5+
- Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian present.
OaklandCountyVaccine.com is the best place to receive the latest information.
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