UPDATE:
Everyone in Michigan — 16 years old and up — are now eligible to schedule a COVID-10 vaccine appointment, FOX 2 reporteed.
After months of ramping up vaccination efforts starting in Detroit and other places, residents now age 16 or older can call to schedule an appointment to be vaccinated at the TCF Center and elsewhere where vaccines are available.
Previously in the city of Detroit there were only two categories of eligibility for Detroiters to schedule a vaccination:
- Any Detroiter age 16 or older
- Any worker working a job site in the City of Detroit
Appointments can be made by calling 313-230-0505. Anyone living outside of the city of Detroit, but reporting to work each day in the city, also are eligible to schedule an appointment.
Detroiters wanting the one dose J&J vaccine can call 313-230-0505 for an appointment to receive at the Northwest Activities Center, located at 18100 Meyers from 9-1 this Saturday.
***It is important to note that only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for people age 16 and 17, while Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are approved for individuals age 18 and older. This means appointments for eligible 16 and 17-year-olds will be scheduled based on Pfizer availability.
The City of Detroit expanded its eligibility for its weekend Senior Saturday vaccination events, which will now be called Community Saturdays to reflect the broader eligibility. In addition to any Detroiter age 16 or older, any person age 18 or older who has to report to a worksite in the city or outside the city, can schedule an appointment for Community Saturday events this weekend. The list of FIRST DOSE locations to select from this weekend is:
- Northwest Activities Center at 18100 Meyers (Johnson & Johnson one dose)
- Galilee Baptist Church at 5251 E. Outer Drive (First Dose)
- Great Faith Ministries International at 10735 Grand River at Oakman (First Dose)
The time for each Community Saturday location is 9 AM – 1 PM. Up to 500 doses of the vaccine will be available at each location each day.
$2 rides available
The City continues to schedule appointments for vaccinations at TCF Center and is providing rides to TCF for just $2 to Detroiters who need transportation. Rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of an appointment. If a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is required, one will be provided. Eligible Detroiters can book an appointment by calling 313-230-0505.
Scheduling details
Vaccinations will be administered by appointment only. Workers and residents will not be vaccinated without having first made an appointment. Individuals must call 313-230-0505 to schedule. For greater efficiency and convenience, the city is recommending that when possible, eligible members of the same family or neighbors schedule jointly and arrive in the same vehicle. Group B essential workers will be required to provide the name of their employer and their most recent pay stub to verify their eligibility.
Second vaccination required
When they schedule their appointment, individuals receiving Pfizer or Moderna will be provided TWO appointment dates, one for the first dose and another for the required second dose. Call center staff will contact each scheduled person before their second appointment to remind them. Individuals also will be provided specific instructions on when and where to arrive at the TCF Center, where they will be required to fill out a basic consent form.
After receiving their vaccination, individuals will be required to remain for approximately 15 minutes to make sure they are not experiencing any side effects. Medical staff will be on hand to assist any who may experience any side effects. Appointments should last approximately one hour once the person arrives for their appointment.
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