COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at the Monroe County Health Department (MCHD). Call 734-240-7830 to schedule. To search for additional COVID-19 vaccine providers, visit Vaccines.gov.

Reminder: Do not attend your COVID-19 vaccine appointment if you are currently experiencing any symptoms of illness, are in quarantine or isolation, or are awaiting test results. In any of these situations, please call 734-240-7830 to reschedule.

Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Update: The COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older.

Schedule an Appointment

Call 734-240-7830 to schedule an appointment at MCHD.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Pfizer-BioNTech (Anyone ages 6 months and older)
Moderna (Anyone ages 6 months and older)
Norovax (Adults ages 18 years and older)
Johnson and Johnson (Adults ages 18 years and older)

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Location
Monroe County Health Department
2353 S Custer Road
Monroe, MI, 48161
(Corner of S Custer [M-50] and Herr Road; next to Rupp Funeral Home)

Before You Arrive

For those registered for an appointment, please be sure to bring:

A driver's license (or other form of ID, such as an insurance card, utility bill, birth certificate, etc.)
A face mask

Please do not arrive for your appointment if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, loss of taste/smell, cough, shortness of breath, or any other COVID-19 symptoms - see CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus for complete list) or symptoms of other illness.

Do not attend your COVID-19 vaccination appointment if you are in quarantine, isolation, or awaiting test results.
Please call 734-240-7830 if you need to cancel or reschedule for any reason.

At Your Appointment

Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

Masks must be worn for the duration of the appointment indoors
Accommodations and assistance will be available for those with mobility issues
You will be asked to wait 15 to 30 minutes after receiving your vaccination to be monitored before being able to leave the building

For general information, please see the Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine page from the CDC.

Dose Schedule

Residents Who Received Vaccine Out of State Encouraged to Update MCHD

MCHD is encouraging any Monroe County resident who received one or both of their COVID-19 vaccines in a state other than Michigan to visit the MCHD so their vaccine can be entered into Michigan's Immunization Registry. These individuals can visit the Health Department between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays, except holidays.

For information about COVID-19 vaccinations from ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, please visit the ProMedica website.

Vaccine FAQs

Can children and adolescents get vaccinated through MCHD at this time?

Yes - COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive the vaccine.

Please note: No vaccines are authorized at this time for individuals under 6 months of age. Please do not schedule an individual until your child has reached 6 months of age or later. We will provide updates for the public as soon as vaccine eligibility opens to additional age groups.

It is important for parents or guardians to inform the vaccination provider about the child's medical conditions prior to receiving the vaccine, including if your child:
Has any allergies
Has had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
Has a fever
Has a bleeding disorder or is on a blood thinner
Is immunocompromised or is on a medicine that affects your child's immune system
Has ever fainted in association with an injection

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children and adolescents, please see this information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Do minors need parent/guardian consent to receive vaccinations?

Yes - Minors who are eligible for vaccination will need a parent and/or legal guardian to accompany them to their appointment in order to provide consent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

I was able to schedule an appointment elsewhere and would like to cancel my appointment with MCHD - who should I contact?

If you need to cancel you appointment with us after confirming an appointment elsewhere, please call 734-240-7830 to let us know.

What phone number will appear if you are contacting me via phone regarding any questions or issues?

If we need to contact an individual via phone, our phone number will show up as "COUNTY OF MONROE 734-240-7000."

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?

We understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated. Safety is the first priority. The process used to authorize the COVID-19 vaccines is the same proven process that was used to create safe and effective vaccines for the flu, polio, measles, whooping cough and more. While the COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine authorized for use.

This vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. This vaccine gives your body a code which helps it recognize the virus, so your body can fight it off in the future. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

More information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) website: