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COVID-19 vaccines are free, safe, effective, and easy to get! 

General COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone 5 and up. 

The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson initial vaccinations and booster doses at our 555 Towner clinic in Ypsilanti. If possible, please bring your identification and vaccination card (if coming in for a booster).

The CDC recently updated its recommendations with a preference for people to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Receiving any COVID-19 vaccine is better than being unvaccinated.

You do not need to live or work in Washtenaw County to be vaccinated at our clinics. Everyone is welcome, including individuals who are not U.S. residents.

COVID vaccine is widely available. Plan to go where it is easiest for you and your family. 

Vaccines for Kids Ages 5-17 Years 

COVID-19 vaccine is officially authorized for everyone age 5 and up!

A parent or guardian should be present when minors are getting vaccinated. If a parent/guardian cannot be present, an adult must accompany the minor. Written permission and a number where the parent/guardian can be reached is required. Identification is helpful for the parent or guardian or adult, but not required. Identification is not required for minors.

Boosters Doses

Everyone 12+ should get a booster dose:

• If you originally received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine: get a booster dose 5 months after your second dose. 
• If you originally received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine: get a booster dose 2 months after your initial dose.

Individuals 18+ may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose from the Health Department. For questions about which booster to receive, we recommend speaking with your health care provider for advice. 

See more booster information from the CDC here. 

Additional Doses (for moderately to severely immunocompromised people)

For those with moderately to severely compromised immune systems who received Pfizer or Moderna initially: some individuals ages 5+ with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose (3rd dose) of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. This additional dose is intended to improve the response of people who are immunocompromised to their initial vaccine series. 

Individuals with compromised immune systems who received a 3rd dose of mRNA vaccine are still eligible for a booster dose - see information on when to receive a booster dose here. 

Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Pop-up clinics are added here as they are scheduled. Staffing and doses at pop-up clinics may be limited. First come, first served, if necessary. Note which vaccine is available at each pop-up site, as not all 3 authorized vaccines are always available at each pop-up. 

If you don't see a clinic near you, check back later or see our "Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine" page for other options! The mass vaccination sites at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti and Pierce Lake Elementary in Chelsea are closed. 

Additional Information

• Everyone 5 years old or older is eligible to be vaccinated. Please note that those under 18 should sign up for a Pfizer vaccine. 
• If you have already gotten your 1st dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you should get your 2nd dose from the same provider. If that is not possible and you need a 2nd dose, you may come to one of the vaccine clinics listed above. Be sure to bring your vaccination card that shows your first dose.
• Please remember to eat about an hour before your appointment and stay hydrated with water or non-caffeinated beverages!
• We have limited capacity to accommodate requests for pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics. If you would like to request a pop-up vaccine clinic or if you are with a group or nursing home and need assistance with vaccination, please email [email protected]. We continue to run regular vaccine clinics and vaccines remain widely available across the county. 
• FREE, door-to-door, accessible, round-trip transportation to any Covid-19 vaccination site in Washtenaw County is available through the Vaccinate Washtenaw Program. 
  • This program is open to any person of any age in Washtenaw County.
  • Rides are booked through the AARP [email protected]+ Program, powered by Feonix - Mobility Rising. It's a one phone call process to book the ride(s): just call 844-900-4892, and use code "Vaccinate Washtenaw." If the call center is busy, you can also call 734-773-0907 to schedule a ride.