JACKSON COUNTY, MI — The Jackson County Health Department and Henry Ford Allegiance Health have increased their COVID-19 vaccine distribution and plan to expand once more vaccine is available, officials said Jan. 15.
To date, 6,156 doses of vaccine have been administered in Jackson County, according to a news release. Both organizations have focused on vaccinating the first priority groups, which includes health care workers and essential frontline workers, the release states.
With long-term care facilities also being a top priority, a federal partnership with CVS and Walgreens has identified 86 congregate living settings in Jackson, including nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster cares and retirement communities, the release states. The partnership offers on-site vaccination to the 4,600 residents and staff at those facilities, according to the release.
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Individuals can learn their priority group by filling out a survey created by JCHD. After the survey is complete, individuals will receive an email notification once vaccine appointments are available, according to the release.
Businesses in Phase 1B — which includes food and agriculture workers, critical manufacturing workers, public transit, grocery, USPS and workers with unique skill sets such as non-hospital laboratories and mortuary services — will be notified once scheduling is available for their employees.
Patients in the Henry Ford Health System are encouraged to confirm they have a Henry Ford MyChart account to help schedule an appointment.
Local vaccine updates are also available by calling the COVID Vaccine Information Line at (517) 817-4469. Information on vaccine locations, shipments to providers, doses administered and vaccine prioritization can be found on the state’s website.
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