NEWS RELEASE: Self-scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments available - Walk-ins welcomed while supplies last

Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 04/25/2021 02:46 PM EDT
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April 25, 2021  I  NEWS RELEASE: COVID-19 Vaccination

Media Only Contact:
Kristina Wieghmink, OCDPH public information officer
kwieghmink@miottawa.org I mobile/text 616-510-8523

COVID-19 Information:
covid19@miottawa.org I 616-396-5266

Self-scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments available - Walk-ins welcomed while supplies last

The Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH) with partnering agencies have appointments and walk-in opportunities available. Walk-ins are limited to the number of vaccines on hand. To ensure vaccine availability, people may schedule an appointment. Vaccination is for anyone aged 16 years or older to receive their first-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Only the Pfizer vaccine will be offered to individuals aged 16 or 17 years, and a parent or guardian must accompany the minor. Date of birth proof is required (driver’s license, state ID or birth certificate). 

"Ottawa County has not yet reached the state's target goal of 70 percent for all those aged 16 years and older to be vaccinated," said Toni Bulthuis, immunization supervisor. "Vaccination is the best way to keep you and your family safe from severe COVID-19 infection. We want to get back to the things we enjoy, and vaccination is the key."

As of April 23, 2021, only 36 percent of all Ottawa County residents aged 16 years or older have completed COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Nearly 51 percent have received at least one or more doses of any of the COVID-19 vaccines. 

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Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

  • COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19.
  • Once you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing more.
  • COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to help build protection.
  • COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
  • None of the COVID-19 vaccines can make you sick with COVID-19.

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Tuesday, April 27 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Walk-in between 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

OCDPH Clinic at St. Patrick/St. Anthony Parish - 920 Fulton St, Grand Haven, MI 49417

  • This is the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone aged 16 years or older.
  • Please do NOT schedule an appointment or walk in to receive this first dose if you are not able to receive your second dose on May 25.
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  • After you've successfully scheduled your appointment, you will see a green checkmark confirming your appointment. You will also receive an email confirmation. If you do not get an email confirmation within a few minutes, please try scheduling your appointment again.
  • If all appointments have been filled, please check the other dates/times or partnering agencies below for more availability. 
  • If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call 616-396-5266 and press 2. For Spanish call 616-393-5780 or call 616-396-5266 and press 3. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 27 - 3:20-4:15 p.m.

No Walk-ins

OCDPH Clinic at GVSU Holland Campus - 515 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423

  • This is the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone aged 16 years or older.
  • Please do NOT schedule an appointment to receive this first dose if you are not able to receive your second dose on May 18.
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  • If all appointments have been filled, please check the other dates/times or partnering agencies below for more availability. 
  • If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call 616-396-5266 and press 2. For Spanish call 616-393-5780 or call 616-396-5266 and press 3. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, April 29 - 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Walk-in between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

OCDPH Clinic at GVSU Holland Campus - 515 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423

  • This is the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone aged 16 years or older.
  • Please do NOT schedule an appointment or walk in to receive this first dose if you are not able to receive your second dose on May 26.
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  • If all appointments have been filled, please check the other dates/times or partnering agencies below for more availability. 
  • If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call 616-396-5266 and press 2. For Spanish call 616-393-5780 or call 616-396-5266 and press 3. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday, April 26-Friday, April 30 - 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Walk-in between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Holland Hospital – Urgent Care

This is the first dose of the Moderna vaccine for anyone aged 18 years or older. Please only schedule this first-dose appointment if you're able to receive your second dose on the corresponding day of the week during May 24-28 (to be scheduled after receiving your first dose).

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OTHER OPTIONS
Registration to receive an appointment code when one is available or self-schedule an appointment

Spectrum Health – Zeeland Community Hospital

  • Please register with My Chart. You will receive more information when appointments become available. 
  • If you are eligible for a vaccine and unable to complete your registration online, please call 833-755-0696. COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week.
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Mercy Health

Please register with My Chart before scheduling an appointment.

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Metro Health – University of Michigan Health

  • Please register with My Chart before scheduling an appointment.
  • If you are eligible for a vaccine and unable to complete your registration online, please call 616-252-6161. COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
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North Ottawa Community Health System

  • The vaccine clinic is self-scheduling by selecting a day and time.
  • Please bring an ID and insurance card to your appointment.
  • All minors must be accompanied by an adult to sign for consent.
  • Second-dose appointments are on a walk-in basis. You will receive more information at your first-dose appointment. Walk-in times when you're second dose is due are 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
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OTHER OPTIONS
Register to receive notification when appointments are available

SpartanNash Pharmacy

  • Register as a new user. Every individual MUST register for an account.
  • Fill out the assessment to ensure you qualify. 
  • Search for an appointment using your Zip code. 
  • Select an appointment, check the box to accept and click confirm to lock in your appointment.
  • You will receive an email confirmation confirming your appointment was scheduled with details about your appointment. 
  • If you have any questions or registration issues, please contact one of the SpartanNash Pharmacy locations. 
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Walgreens Pharmacy

  • Sign in to your Walgreens.com pharmacy account or create one. 
  • Complete a short eligibility screening.
  • If you’re eligible, look for available appointments in your area.
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Additional agencies offering COVID-19 vaccination are listed at www.VaccinateWestMi.com/register. For locations statewide, please call the Michigan COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.

Fully vaccinated people who meet the criteria are no longer required to quarantine following exposure to someone with COVID-19, providing the individual does not have any COVID-19 symptoms. The immune period begins two weeks after the completion dose. Michigan requires a 14-day quarantine. Individuals should keep their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to confirm their exemption from quarantine.  LEARN MORE

COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the pandemic

  • Wearing masks and physical distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.

  • The combination of getting vaccinated and following the CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

  • Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce the spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to update the recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

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